by Annie Dameworth | Nov 20, 2025 | Industry News
Existing home sales rose in October to the highest rate in eight months as buyers took advantage of lower mortgage rates, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR) and an analysis from NAHB’s Eye on Housing. Mortgage rates hovered between 6.5% and 7% at...
by Annie Dameworth | Nov 19, 2025 | Industry News
ProBlock® announced it is launching as a dedicated primer brand at Sherwin-Williams and Lowe’s with its new ProBlock Quick Dry primer products. “Sherwin-Williams has been a trusted name in paints and coatings for more than 150 years, and with ProBlock, we’re bringing...
by Annie Dameworth | Nov 19, 2025 | Trends & Products
A new year always brings new trends and design preferences in the home improvement and decorating space, allowing the opportunity to refresh your interior design inventory. According to Houzz, elegant, handcrafted and eclectic furniture are expected to dominate the...
by Annie Dameworth | Nov 19, 2025 | Trends & Products
Benjamin Moore’s Silhouette, a charcoal color with espresso undertones, as its 2026 Color of the Year. As customers come to your stores looking for advice on color trends, Paint & Decorating Retailer has compiled four alternatives to Silhouette to help keep your...
by Annie Dameworth | Nov 19, 2025 | Industry News
Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes rose one point in November to 38, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI). “While lower mortgage rates are a positive development for...
