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Feb 29, 2024 / The Right News Right When It Happens

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Personal Income Rose 1% in January, Spending Up 0.2%

Washington, DC, February 29, 2024-Personal income increased $233.7 billion (1.0% at a monthly rate) in January, according to estimates released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis.

Today's Flooring News

Fuse Alliance Adds Four New Members to its Network

Cypress, TX, February 29, 2024—Fuse Alliance, a premier commercial flooring alliance, is pleased to announce the addition of four new members to its network.

Pending Home Sales Declined 4.9% in January

Washington, DC, February 29, 2024-Pending home sales in January dropped 4.9%, according to the National Association of Realtors.

Home Sizes Declining as Buyers Seek Less Square Footage

Washington, DC, February 29, 2025—Following a brief uptick in new home sizes in 2021, the average size of a new home continues to inch smaller—dropping from 2,479 square feet in 2022 to 2,411 square feet in 2023, the smallest average size in 13 years—to match homebuyer preferences for less square footage.

Kristine Gaines Named CFO of Louisville Tile

Louisville, KY, February 29, 2024-Louisville Tile announced the promotion of Kristine Gaines as its new chief financial officer (CFO). Gaines offers a wealth of financial expertise and a proven track record within the company.

NTCA Announces March 2024 Workshop & Training Schedule

Jackson, MS, February 29, 2024—In March, National Tile Council of America (NTCA) Trainers will be touring nine states, offering 19 free, standards-based workshops and seven free regional trainings—nearly double the number provided in 2023.

Emser Wins 2024 Best of Houzz Design Award

Los Angeles, CA, February 29, 2024—Emser Tile has received a Best of Houzz 2024 Design Award, which are given to top-rated brands on Houzz.com.

Initial Jobless Claims Rose by 13,000 in Week Ending February 24

Washington, DC, February 29, 2024—In the week ending February 24, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 215,000, an increase of 13,000 from the previous week's revised level, according to the Department of Labor.