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Jan 03, 2024 / The Right News Right When It Happens

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Mortgage Applications Declined 9.4% in Week Ending December 29

Washington, DC, January 3, 2024-Mortgage applications decreased 9.4% from two weeks earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending December 29, 2023.

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Bjelin Forms Partnership with Revolution Mills for Rigid Core Range

Helsingborg, Sweden, January 3, 2024-Bjelin’s rigid core range launched in the U.S. in collaboration with Revolution Mills, designating the flooring manufacturer as a national distribution partner for this line.

Wall Street Investors Bullish on Investment in Housing

New York, NY, January 3, 2024-"Your new suburban rental has granite kitchen countertops, built to withstand even the most hard-wearing tenant. The neighbors next door have the exact same laundry machine. Welcome to the community where every detail has been designed to keep costs down for the Wall Street landlord,” reports the Wall Street Journal.

Job Openings Little Changed at 8.8 Million in November

Washington, DC, January 3, 2024-The number of job openings changed little at 8.8 million on the last business day of November, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.

Kitchen & Bath Market Sentiment Dampened by Market Headwinds

Chicago, IL, January 3, 2024-"Kitchen and bath design and remodeling firms are guardedly optimistic about the prospects for a business uptick in 2024, although rising costs, labor constraints, consumer uncertainty, and other market headwinds continue to tamp down expectations,” reports Kitchen & Bath Design News.

NTCA Names Elena Grant Executive Director of Marketing

Jackson, MS, January 3, 2024—The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Elena Grant as assistant executive director of marketing, communications and public relations.