WFB EditorsNewsMetro Home Prices Grow in All Areas in Q3 2020Metro home prices increased in all areas during the third quarter of 2020, with 65% of metros reporting double-digit price gains, according to the National Association of Realtors.November 16, 2020NewsWFB Briefs: Used Sanding Equipment, Trailer for Sale; All-Wood Buildings Could Help Reduce Carbon Emissions; MoreA used set of floor sanding equipment and a trailer are for sale in the WFB Classifieds.November 16, 2020NewsLumber Prices Begin Leveling After Huge Spikes Over SummerLumber prices have begun leveling off after a summer of huge spikes, KHNS reports.November 16, 2020NewsHardwood Flooring Imports Grow 7% in SeptemberU.S. hardwood flooring imports increased 7% in September, the fourth consecutive month of gains, ITTO reports.November 16, 2020NewsSurvey: 55% of Homeowners Plan Renovation Projects this WinterA survey of more than 5,000 homeowners found that 55% plan to begin or continue home improvement projects this winter.November 11, 2020NewsWFB Briefs: Small Business Optimism Steady in October; 3M’s Quarterly DividendOctober small business optimism remained unchanged from September at a reading of 104.0, a historically high reading, according to the NFIB Optimism Index. The NFIB Uncertainty Index increased to 98, however––its highest reading since November 2016.November 11, 2020NewsImpressions Flooring Unveils Room VisualizerImpressions Flooring Collection announced the launch of its room visualizer.November 11, 2020New ProductsBosch Releases Six-Bay ChargerBosch Power Tools’ GAL18V6-80 Six-Bay Charger offers four-times the charging current of a standard charger and features a two-cycle charging method designed so users can get back to work faster, the company says. It includes LED indicators in each charging bay to show the charging cycle and level for each battery.boschtools.comNovember 11, 2020NewsAHF to Invest $2.5M in Kentucky Manufacturing Plant, New End Grain LineAHF Products plans to invest $2.5 million to expand its Somerset, Ky., facility early next year, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear’s office announced. The initiative is projected to create 20 full-time jobs.November 11, 2020NewsCFI Hosts First In-Person Training Since COVID OutbreakThe International Certified Flooring Installers Association (CFI) held its first hands-on training since the coronavirus outbreak in March.November 11, 2020Previous PagePage 116 of 982Next PageTop StoriesRetailThriving Through Innovation: See the Winners of the 2025 WFB Outstanding Retailer AwardsFrom reimagined showrooms and mobile studios to thoughtful mentorship, employee empowerment and social media marketing, these WFB Outstanding Retailers are proving that personalized service is key to long-term success.TechniquesUseful Advice When Dealing With Pine FlooringContractingHow I Do These Jobs: Refinishing DecksNewsRecognizing Wood Floor Contractors: Enter the 2025 Ultimate Wood Floor Guy/Gal ContestSponsor ContentSawdust in Our Veins
