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Mortgage Applications Rose 2.2% in Week Ending January 31

Washington, DC, February 5, 2025—Mortgage applications increased 2.2% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending January 31, 2025.

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Trade Deficit Widened by $19.5 Billion in December

Washington, DC, February 5, 2025-The goods and services deficit was $98.4 billion in December, up $19.5 billion from $78.9 billion in November, revised, the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis announced.

Construction Industry Declined by 55,000 in December

Washington, DC, February 5, 2025—The construction industry had 217,000 job openings on the last day of December 2024, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey.

INSTALL Adds 3 New Warranty Contractors

Washington, DC, February 5, 2025—INSTALL, the North American leader in floorcovering installation training and certification, has announced the addition of three new INSTALL Warranty Contractors (IWCs).

TCNA Honors Dr. John Sanders

Clemson, SC, February 5, 2025—Tile Council of North America (TCNA) announces that Dr. John Sanders has been honored for his 22 years of service to the International Organization for Standardization’s Technical Committee 189 (ISO/TC 189) on Ceramic Tiles.

AHF Sponsors "Fixer to Fabulous" Talk at Intl. Builders Show

Mountville, PA, February 5, 2025-HGTV’s “Fixer to Fabulous” stars, Dave and Jenny Marrs, will lead an informative session at the 2025 International Builders Show, exploring the value of hardwood flooring for both home builders and buyers.