by Annie Dameworth | Dec 9, 2025 | Industry News
Year-over-year declines in import cargo volume seen at the nation’s major container ports in recent months are expected to continue in 2026, according to the Global Port Tracker report recently released by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Hackett Associates....
by Annie Dameworth | Dec 9, 2025 | Industry News
In November, the average mortgage rate dropped to its lowest rate in over a year, according to Freddie Mac and an Eye on Housing analysis from the NAHB. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.24% in November, 2 basis points (bps) lower than in October. Meanwhile,...
by Annie Dameworth | Dec 9, 2025 | Industry News
The number of open, unfilled positions in the construction industry was relatively unchanged in October, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey. The current level of open jobs is down from two years ago due to declines in...
by Annie Dameworth | Dec 3, 2025 | Industry News
A new paint recycling program began in Illinois on Dec. 1, 2025, enabling households and businesses to recycle leftover paint, stain and varnish conveniently and sustainably. The program is operated by PaintCare, a nonprofit organization created by paint companies...
by Annie Dameworth | Dec 3, 2025 | Industry News
The Home Improvement Research Institute (HIRI) released the Quarterly Homeowner Project Activity Tracker Q3 2025, detailing homeowners’ attitudes and motivations driving home improvement initiatives, purchasing patterns and future home improvement activity. Here are...
