WFB EditorsNewsLumber Prices Soaring Amid PandemicLumber prices have “skyrocketed” during the COVID-19 pandemic due to a high demand and low supply, CBS Austin reports.September 1, 2020NewsWFB Briefs: Construction Spending Up; Employment Declines; Cali Among Fastest GrowingConstruction spending in July grew 0.1% to $1.36 trillion, the U.S. Census Bureau reports. Year-over-year, construction spending is down 0.1%. The full report can be found here.September 1, 2020NewsShowcase Your Company: Submissions for 2021 Outstanding Retailer Awards OpenSubmissions for the 2021 Outstanding Retailer Awards are open.August 31, 2020News16th-Century Artifacts Discovered Under Floorboards of English Manor HouseA trove of Tudor-era artifacts were discovered under the floorboards of a manor house in Norfolk, England, the Smithsonian reports.August 28, 2020NewsJuly Pending Home Sales Up 5.9%Pending home sales increased 5.9% in July, the third consecutive month of pending home sales growth, the National Association of Realtors reports. Year-over-year, pending home sales increased 15.5%.August 28, 2020NewsWood Flooring Signed by Kobe Bryant Expected to Auction for $500KHardwood flooring panels signed by Kobe Bryant are up for auction and are expected to bring in $500,000 or more, according to CBS Sports.August 28, 2020New ProductsAmerican Sanders Introduces Epoch HD-20 Rotary SanderAmerican Sanders’ Epoch HD-20 is a dual-speed, multi-purpose 230-volt rotary sander with a 20-inch diameter sanding head. It is ideal for gym floors and other large jobs, the company says.americansanders.comAugust 28, 2020NewsInstalling the Wood Floors of a Client’s ‘Cat House’When wood floor pro Angel Olalde got this job, he didn't expect to be installing hardwood floors in a cat-sized hole in the wall.August 26, 2020NewsJuly New Home Sales Highest Since 2006New home sales reached a 13-year high in July, surging 13.9% to a seasonally adjusted rate of 901,000 units, the National Association of Home Builders reports. The rate is up 36.3% compared with July 2019.August 26, 2020NewsHome Prices Grow 4.3% in JuneHome prices rose 4.3% year-over-year in June, according to the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Indices. The annual gain is the same amount reported in May.August 26, 2020Previous PagePage 129 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 ContentTransform Red Oak Into White Oak In One Easy Step
