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Housing Starts Rose 3.9% in July

Washington, DC, August 16, 2023—Privately-owned housing starts in July were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,452,000, 3.9% above the revised June estimate of 1,398,000 and is 5.9% above the July 2022 rate of 1,371,000, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

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Mortgage Application Declined 0.8% in Week Ending August 11

Washington, DC, August 16, 2023-Mortgage applications decreased 0.8% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending August 11, 2023.

Industrial Production Rose 1.0% in July

Washington, DC, August 16, 2023—In July, total industrial production increased 1.0% following declines in the previous two months, according to the Federal Reserve.

Mohawk Participates in Susan G. Komen 3-Day for 9th Consecutive Year

Calhoun, GA, August 15, 2023-Mohawk is joining Susan G. Komen to cushion the fight against breast cancer during the 2023 Komen 3-Day Series for the ninth consecutive year.

Jeff Berl Named Director of Business Development for Novalis

Dalton, GA, August 16, 2023—Novalis Innovative Flooring is pleased to announce the addition of Jeff Berl as the director of business development.

Total Construction Starts Down 7% in July Year-to-Date

Hamilton, NJ, August 16, 2023-Total construction starts rose 17% in July to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1.2 trillion, according to Dodge Construction Network.