WFB EditorsNewsWFB Briefs: Used 2017 Hummel for SaleA used 12-inch 2017 Hummel is for sale for $6,995. View the ad in the WFB Classifieds.May 16, 2018NewsHousing Starts Drop 3.7 Percent in AprilPrivately owned housing starts declined 3.7 percent in April, dropping from March’s seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.3 million to a rate of 1.2 million, according to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Commerce Department.May 16, 2018NewsDuChateau Hires Dennis Whitler as Customer Service ManagerMay 16, 2018NewsHaines Hires Jon England As Chief Sales OfficerHaines (Glen Burnie, Md.) announced the hiring of Jon England as chief sales officer.May 16, 2018NewsHome Depot Profits Grow 19.4 Percent in Q1 2018The Home Depot’s net earnings jumped 19.4 percent in the first quarter of 2018, climbing from $2.0 billion in Q1 2017 to $2.4 billion.May 16, 2018NewsHorizon Forest Sponsors ‘Bowling for Autism’ EventHorizon Forest Products (Raleigh, N.C.) helped sponsor a Bowling for Autism event in Wake Forest, N.C.May 16, 2018NewsBuilder Confidence Rises Two Points In MayBuilder confidence in the newly built single-family homes market increased two points in May to a level of 70 on the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI).The HMI gauges builder perceptions of single-family home sales; levels over 50 indicate more builders perceive market conditions as positive than negative.May 16, 2018NewsSponsored Video: Advantage Coatings' App-Driven SolutionWelcome to Advantage Coatings’ App-driven solution to buy the highest quality hardwood floor finishes direct from the manufacturer. Never pay shipping and no minimums. To show you that Advantage Direct offers the best products combined with the best way to buy, we are offering 50% off your first order. To download the App, search “Advantage Coatings” in the App Store. Type in “50off” at checkout, applied to the first $400 of any purchase. Available in the App Store and Google Play.May 14, 2018New ProductsMercer Industries Offers Ceraflame 2 Ceramic Resin Fibre DiscsMercer Industries introduces Ceraflame 2 Resin Fibre Discs. The discs have a high concentration of ceramic grain that allows them to last 40 percent longer than the original grain, the company says. The discs are available in grits from 24 to 80 and can be used to strip, grind, deburr and polish, the company says. www.mercerindustries.comMay 14, 2018NewsExisting Single-Family Home Prices Surge 5.7 Percent in Q1 2018The national median existing single-family home price increased 5.7 percent during the first quarter of 2018 compared with the same period last year, jumping from $232,200 to $245,500, according to the National Association of Realtors.May 14, 2018Previous PagePage 299 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
