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At the end of December 2025, long-term mortgage rates were at the lowest level since September 2024, continuing the steady decline seen since mid-2025.  The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.19% in December, 5 basis points (bps) lower than November, while …

Lowe’s announced the opening of two Texas stores set to open at the end of January. Lowe’s of Celina, Texas, is slated to open on Jan. 23 and Lowe’s of Manvel, Texas, has a planned opening of Jan. 30. These …

84 Lumber recently announced the opening of its newest shop located near Austin, Texas.  “This new door shop strengthens our commitment to Central Texas builders and showcases our investment in the region,” says 84 Lumber Texas area manager Nick Boyd. …

ABC Supply Co., Inc. recently announced updates to its leadership structure at Town & Country Industries (TCI), a division of ABC Supply. As part of the updates, district manager Coe Steele will take on more responsibilities within TCI effective Jan. …

Ace Hardware was recently named one of the nation’s top brands for customer service, ranking No. 36 overall on the Forbes 2026 Best Customer Service List. This ranking places Ace in the top 2% of more than 3,500 companies evaluated …

President Donald Trump has announced a proclamation to delay increases on tariffs for upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets and vanities until Jan. 1, 2027, invoking Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962. In October, the White House imposed a …

In life, comparison is the thief of joy, but when it comes to business, comparison is a key component to evaluate progress and gauge success. In the independent home improvement industry, running a gap analysis is one of those tasks …

Pending home sales in November increased 3.3% from October 2025 and were up 2.6% year over year, according to the National Association of Realtors’ (NAR) Pending Home Sales Report.  The Northeast, Midwest, South and West all saw month-over-month and year-over-year …