Inflation dropped in January to the lowest level in eight months, according to an analysis from the National Association of Home Builders’ Eye on Housing. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) components have resolved distortions from the government shutdown last October, …
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Confidence in the market for new multifamily housing decreased year over year in Q4 2025, according to the Multifamily Market Survey (MMS) released by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). The Multifamily Production Index (MPI), one of the two …
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QXO announced it has acquired Kodiak Building Partners, the consolidator of lumberyards and specialty distributors, for $2.25 billion. The purchase price comprises $2 billion of cash and 13.2 million shares, with QXO retaining the right to repurchase shares at $40 per …
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Straight Line Metal Buildings recently announced the appointment of Sean Weda as its new general manager. Weda’s career background includes six years of leading Marines in the infantry followed by over 13 years of progressive leadership experience in the manufacturing …
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Retail sales saw a moderate monthly increase and strong year-over-year gains in January, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor. “Consumers demonstrated continued resilience in January, showing moderate spending growth on the heels of record-high spending during the holiday season,” says …
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Deckorators released its 2026 Outdoor Living Report, detailing the trends shaping how contractors, designers and homeowners approach outdoor spaces like decks, docks, patios and backyards. “In recent years, ‘home’ has taken on a deeper meaning—not just as a place to …
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Do it Best recently shared that Chad Ruth announced his retirement at the end of January, concluding a successful career with the company. Ruth served as president and CEO of United Hardware Distributing Co. prior to and during the early …
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The U.S. economy added 130,000 jobs in January and the unemployment rate changed little at 4.3%, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The unemployment rate and the number of unemployed people saw little change in January, but were …
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