WFB EditorsNewsExisting Home Sales Rise for First Time Since MarchExisting home sales in October increased 1.4 percent from September to a seasonally adjusted rate of 5.22 million, registering the first overall sales increase in six months, according to the National Association of Realtors.November 21, 2018NewsWFB Briefs: California Gym Floor Business for Sale; Shaw Partners with Army Employment ProgramA gym floor contractor is retiring and selling his Canyon Lake, Calif.-based operation. View the full ad here.November 21, 2018NewsWFB Design Awards 2019 Deadline: Show Us Your Best Wood FloorsEach winner will be featured in the April/May 2019 issue of Wood Floor Business and have a chance to win the grand prize of a $500 Visa gift card.November 20, 2018NewsHorizon Forest Donates Flooring to Family in NeedHorizon Forest Products (Raleigh, N.C.) donated nearly $2,500 worth of prefinished flooring and installation preparation materials to remodel a home for a family of five children in North Texas.November 20, 2018NewsPrivate Housing Starts Grow 1.5 Percent as Permits DwindlePrivately owned housing starts grew 1.5 percent in October compared with September, increasing to a seasonally adjusted rate of 1.228 million, according to The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Census Bureau.November 20, 2018NewsOctober Construction Employment Grows in 44 States Year-Over-YearConstruction employment in October increased in 44 states since October 2017, according to an Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) analysis.November 20, 2018Social MediaA ‘Personable’ Game of Thrones on InstagramThe "Diablo Challenge" on Instagram is not as easy as it looks, says Diablo Construction Owner Jared Siegel.November 19, 2018DesignWood Floor Trend Spotting: Wide Planks Widespread in NorthwestKurt Vollstedt speculates magazines and sites such as Houzz and Pinterest are the driving forces behind the hardwood flooring trend.November 19, 2018NewsSponsored Video: Bona 2019 Sand and Finish SchoolsThe Bona US Training Team offers a 4-day, professional sand and finish school for hardwood flooring contractors, inspectors, floor covering dealers and distributor personnel. Check out the schedule and register here.November 19, 2018New ProductsCali Bamboo Grows Eco-Engineered Flooring LineCali Bamboo added four floors to its Eco-Engineered bamboo flooring line, including Bourbon Barrel, Savanna, Treehouse (pictured) and Bordeaux. The planks are 72⅞ inches long, 5 5/16 inches wide and 9/16 inch thick and feature a 13-coat durability sealing system. calibamboo.comNovember 19, 2018Previous PagePage 251 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
