WFB EditorsNewsHome Prices Continue to Rise in JulyHome prices grew 6.0 percent in July compared with July 2017 prices, according to the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Index.September 26, 2018New ProductsPID Floors Offers âOversized HerringboneâPID Floors now offers âoversizedâ engineered American oak herringbone, which measures up to 9 inches wide and 42 inches long. It is unfinished with the option for a custom stain, the company says.pidfloors.comSeptember 26, 2018NewsNew Home Sales Rise 3.5 Percent in August After Sluggish MonthsSales of new homes saw a 3.5 percent boost in August, rebounding slightly after lulls in June and July, which saw declines of 5.3 percent and 1.7 percent in sales in June and July, respectively, according to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Census Bureau.September 26, 2018NewsHome Depot Launches Same-Day, Next-Day Delivery OptionsThe Home Depot announced it will begin offering express same-day and next-day delivery options for more than 20,000 products, including power tools, in 35 metros across the U.S.September 26, 2018NewsRussia Bans U.S. Anti-Illegal Logging Group From Operating in CountryRussia has barred a U.S. environmental group from operating in the country, labeling the group, which lobbies against illegal logging, as an âundesirable organizationâ and a threat to state security, according to a report by Reuters.September 26, 2018NewsKĂ€hrs Group Participates in Wood Industry Research ProjectKĂ€hrs Group (Malmö, Sweden) is participating in a research project launched by ProWOOD, an industrial graduate school where students are studying how to promote innovation and competitiveness in the Swedish wood flooring industry.September 26, 2018NewsWFB Briefs: FCICA Releases App; Solid Wood Flooring Market Analysis Predicts GrowthA market analysis of the solid wood flooring market by Precision Reports forecasts a positive growth trend between 2017-2022. The 114-page report examines solid wood flooring development policies and plans, as well as manufacturing cost structures. It can be purchased for $2,960 here.September 26, 2018NewsConstruction Employment Grew in 33 States in AugustThirty-three states saw an uptick in construction jobs between July and August, according to Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) analysis.September 26, 2018NewsNational Wood Floor Consultants To Expand to PhoenixThe National Wood Floor Consultants (NWFC) announced it will expand its services to Phoenix.September 24, 2018NewsAfter U.S. Requests Verification, Peru Finds Timber Shipment Was IllegalPeru informed the United States Trade Representative that one of three scrutinized timber shipments made to the U.S. in 2017 was harvested illegally.September 24, 2018Previous PagePage 264 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
