WFB EditorsNewsPending Home Sales Surge 44.3% in May for Record ReboundAfter two months of declines caused by the coronavirus pandemic, pending home sales jumped 44.3% in May, a record-setting increase in month-over-month sales, according to the National Association of Realtors.June 29, 2020NewsCommercial Construction Confidence Sees Historic Drop in Q2 Due to COVID-19The commercial construction confidence index fell 18 points to a level of 52 in the second quarter of 2020, the largest quarterly decline since the index was launched by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and USG Corporation in 2017.June 29, 2020NewsU.S. Hardwood Flooring Imports Dip 14% in AprilU.S. imports of hardwood flooring fell to their lowest level in three years in April, declining 14%, according to the International Tropical Timber Organization (ITTO).June 29, 2020NewsBona Wood Floor Adhesives Receive Greenguard Gold CertificationBona US’s wood flooring adhesives have received Greenguard Gold Certification.June 29, 2020NewsChoose the Funniest Caption: 'Happy Lounging Guy'We’ve rounded up the funniest submissions for our “Happy Lounging Guy” caption contest, and it’s time for you to choose the winner. What is this guy saying? Be sure to scroll through all the entries before picking your favorite. The winner will be featured in the August/September issue of the magazine and receive a WFB T-shirt.June 26, 2020New ProductsMohawk Offers Preserve CollectionPart of its TechWood Select Line, Mohawk’s Preserve Collection features engineered white oak with a sawn face and a Uniclic Locking System. It is available in 7.5-inch widths and eight color options (Bungalow Oak pictured).mohawkflooring.comJune 24, 2020NewsSurvey: 73% of Homeowners Planning Renovations in 2020As the COVID-19 crisis continues to cause uncertainty in much of the economy, plans for home improvement projects are still moving forward in 2020, a LightStream survey conducted by Wakefield Research found.June 24, 2020NewsWFB Briefs: European Wood Flooring Market Grows; Labor Department Webinars; MoreThe European hardwood flooring market grew 1.2% in 2019, Fordaq reports. The market had declined by slightly under 2% in 2018, according to Fordaq.June 24, 2020NewsNew Home Sales Rise 16.6% in May; Up 12.7% Year-Over-YearIn May, new home sales continued what the National Association of Home Builders is calling a “rebound” from the economic turmoil spurred by the COVID-19 pandemic.June 24, 2020NewsConstruction Activity Returning to Pre-COVID Levels in Much of U.S., Survey FindsConstruction activity is showing signs of returning to pre-coronavirus levels in many parts of the U.S., according to a survey conducted by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) and data gathered by Precore, a construction technology firm.June 24, 2020Previous PagePage 140 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 ContentMeet the MFMA: Setting the Gold Standard in Sports Flooring
