The Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies released its State of the Nation’s Housing 2025 report, revealing high home prices and interest rates have pushed home sales to their lowest level in 30 years with the uncertainty and unaffordability of …
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Consumer confidence in June continued to trend downward as consumers remain concerned about the economy and labor market amid ongoing uncertainty, specifically around tariffs, according to an analysis from the National Association of Home Builder’s (NAHB) Eye on Housing. The …
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Lowe’s recently revealed the 2025 Lowe’s Hometowns projects, 100 community-nominated, large-scale renovations aimed at revitalizing nonprofit and community spaces. “At Lowe’s, we believe we have a fundamental responsibility to improve the places we all call home,” says Marvin Ellison, Lowe’s …
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Many key industry players have already applied to exhibit at EISENWARENMESSE 2026, the leading international hardware fair for the industry. Both international and German companies have applied early, with over 87% reported as international vendors. “The result following the early …
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The Do it Best Foundation hosted its fifth annual Fore the Cause golf tournament, raising a record-breaking $1.36 million to support nonprofits nationwide and surpassing its goal of $1.25 million. In addition to breaking its fundraising goal, Do it Best …
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Existing-home sales increased in May, according to the National Association of Realtors’ Existing-Home Sales Report. Sales rose in the Northeast, Midwest and South, and decreased in the West. According to the report, total existing-home sales increased 0.8% month-over-month to a …
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The Federal Reserve kept its rates unchanged as it waits for information on how tariffs and other economic disruptions will affect the economy. The Fed still expects to cut rates twice this year, as growth slows and unemployment increases. In …
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Tractor Supply Company and the Tractor Supply Company Foundation announced they are donating an additional $1 million in total to charity organizations committed to supporting U.S. military service members, veterans and first responders. The donation is part of Tractor Supply’s …
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