WFB EditorsNewsAugust Existing-Home Sales Fall 1.7 PercentExisting-home sales in August were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.35 million, a 1.7 percent slide from July’s rate of 5.44 million, according to the National Association of Realtors.September 20, 2017NewsMirage Fall Rebate Sale Starts in OctoberThe Mirage (Boa-Franc) (Saint-Georges, Quebec) Fall 2017 Rebate Sales runs Oct. 1–Nov. 25 at participating Mirage dealers.September 20, 2017NewsWFB Briefs: Naturally Aged Flooring Seeks Sales RepNaturally Aged Flooring is looking for an outside sales representative. See the WFB Classifieds for more information.September 18, 2017NewsBill Clinton to Give Greenbuild 2017 KeynoteFormer President Bill Clinton will give a special keynote address at the 2017 Greenbuild International Conference and Expo.September 18, 2017NewsSeptember Builder Confidence Drops Amid Uncertainty Around HurricanesBuilder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes in September fell three points to a level of 64 on the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index.September 18, 2017NewsRubio Monocoat Adds Operation in CanadaRubio Monocoat USA LLC (Oxnard, Calif.) set up Rubio Monocoat Canada Inc. as its exclusive importer for the Canadian market.September 18, 2017News34 States Add Construction Jobs in August Year-Over-YearThirty-four states and the District of Columbia showed construction job gains between August 2016–2017, while 30 states added jobs between July and August 2017, according to The Associated General Contractors of America.September 18, 2017NewsANSI Seeks Applicants for EPA Formaldehyde Rule Accreditation ProgramThe American National Standards Institute is seeking applicants to provide accreditation services for the Environmental Protection Agency’s Formaldehyde Emissions Standards for Composite Wood Products rule.September 18, 2017NewsHorizon Forest Products Hires Operations, Branch ManagersHorizon Forest Products (Raleigh, N.C.) hired Oscar Velasquez as the Houston branch’s operations manager and Christopher Williams as branch manager in Raleigh, N.C.September 18, 2017NewsThree Bona Products Get Green Seal ApprovalBona US (Aurora, Colo.) received Green Seal approval on three of its cleaning products.September 18, 2017Previous PagePage 361 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
