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NAHB: Smaller Home Lots are Becoming the Norm

Two out of three newly built, speculative single-family homes were sold on lots of 9,000 square feet or less, while 40% were on lots under 7,000 square feet, showing a record-high share of smaller lots in 2024, according to an analysis by the National Association of Home Builders.

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Cyncly Appoints Paul Struthers Chief Revenue Officer

Cyncly, the software and content solutions provider for the flooring industry, appointed Paul Struthers as its chief revenue officer.

Mohawk Releases 2024 Impact Report

Mohawk Industries has published its annual Impact Report, highlighting the company’s progress toward its sustainability goals, as well as the introduction of new environmentally-friendly products and activities that benefit its employees.

UCX to Supply Earthwerks Brand to Adleta and Reader’s Wholesale

Flooring distributor UCX (Mansfield, Mass.) will become the supplier of the Earthwerks brand to Adleta and Reader’s Wholesale.

ABC: Contractors Remain Confident, Construction Backlog Up in June

Associated Builders and Contractors’ Construction Backlog Indicator increased to 8.7 months in June, up 0.3 months since June 2024.

Brazil Leads Global Rainforest Loss in 2024, Fueled by Arson, Criminal Activity

Brazil accounted for 42% of global tropical rainforest loss in 2024, leading the world in rainforest loss, according to data from the University of Maryland’s Global Land Analysis and Discovery laboratory.

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DHA Will Revise Engineered Wood Flooring Standards

The Decorative Hardwood Association announced it will revise the industry consensus standard for engineered wood flooring.

July 18 Is the Last Chance to Answer the WFB Retailer Survey

July 18 is the last day to complete WFB’s Retailer Survey and be entered into a drawing to win a $100 Visa gift card.

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Imports Expected to Rise in July But Drop After Tariffs Unpause

Import cargo volume at the nation’s major container ports is expected to rebound this month after a double-digit drop in late spring, according to the Global Port Tracker report released July 9 by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates.

U.S. Housing Deficit Grew to 4.7 Million Despite Construction Surge

America's housing shortage grew to an all-time high of 4.7 million units in 2023, according to a new Zillow analysis of recently released U.S. Census Bureau data.

Remodeling Market Sentiment Down Four Points in Q2

Confidence in the home remodeling market in the second quarter of 2025 had a reading of 59, down four points from the previous quarter, according to the National Association of Home Builders/Westlake Royal Remodeling Market Index.

President Trump Announces 30% Tariffs on EU, Mexico

President Donald Trump on Saturday announced 30% tariffs on goods from the European Union and Mexico starting Aug. 1.

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