WFB EditorsNewsPending Home Sales Decreased 5.5% in DecemberPending home sales decreased 5.5% in December 2024 to a level of 74.2 on the National Association of Realtors Pending Home Sales Index. Compared with December 2023, pending home sales declined 5.0%.February 3, 2025NewsGoFundMe Created for Madera Manager Who Lost Home in California FireDaniel Clason Höök of Los Angeles-based flooring product company Madera is accepting GoFundMe donations after he and his family lost their Altadena, Calif., home during the Eaton Fire.February 3, 2025NewsTISE Hosted More Than 700 Global Brands at Annual Las Vegas ShowThe International Surface Event (TISE) wrapped up Jan. 30 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas after hosting more than 700 brands from 25 countries showcasing flooring materials.February 3, 2025NewsCompanies Brace for Impact of Canada, Mexico TariffsCompanies in the construction industry are bracing for impact after President Donald Trump imposed 25% tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada.February 3, 2025NewsEuropean Wood Flooring Market Dropped 5% in 2024The European wood flooring market decreased 5% from 2023 to 2024, according to European Parquet Federation estimates.February 3, 2025New ProductsMilwaukee Launches Cordless Belt SanderMilwaukee Tool’s M18 Fuel 3-inch by 18-inch belt sander generates the power of an 8A corded belt sander, delivers fast material removal and collects over 80% of dust generated, the company says.February 3, 2025NewsFloor & Decor Appoints Bradley Paulsen PresidentFloor & Decor announced the appointment of Bradley Paulsen as president, effective April 28.January 29, 2025NewsNew Single-Family Home Sales Up 3.6% in DecemberSales of newly built, single-family homes from November to December increased 3.6% to a 698,000 seasonally adjusted annual rate, according to data from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.January 29, 2025NewsU.S. House Passes Fix Our Forests ActThe U.S. House of Representatives passed the Fix Our Forests Act Jan. 23, which, if passed, would create requirements for how forests are managed on federal land.January 29, 2025NewsIn Memoriam: Jim McDonald of Lanham Hardwood Dies at 86Jim McDonald, machine technician for Lanham Hardwood, died at age 86.January 29, 2025Previous PagePage 18 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 ContentFrom Jobsite to Factory Floor: LED Roller Coaters Are Revolutionizing Wood Finishing
