WFB EditorsNewsJuly Pending Home Sales Dip 1.8%Pending home sales fell 1.8% in July to 110.7 on the National Association of Realtors Pending Home Sales Index (PHSI). Compared with July 2020, contract signings fell 8.5%.August 30, 2021NewsVote for the Funniest Caption for this PhotoWe rounded up some of the funniest submissions for our October/November caption contest and now it’s your turn to choose the winner.August 30, 2021NewsGalleher Becomes Exclusive Indusparquet Distributor in Pacific NorthwestGalleher (Santa Fe Springs, Calif.) announced it is now the exclusive Pacific Northwest distributor of Indusparquet, a major manufacturer of Brazilian hardwood flooring.August 30, 2021NewsWFB Briefs: New IWPA Executive Director; Horizon IT HireThe International Wood Products Association (IWPA) named Bradley McKinney executive director. McKinney, who has a background in government affairs and public policy, will take over IWPA Sept. 13.August 30, 2021NewsShow Off Your Big Machine in the Inaugural WFB Big Machine ContestWFB is on the hunt for submissions to our inaugural WFB Big Machine Contest, where we want to highlight some of the coolest big machines in the industry.August 25, 2021News‘It Was a Perfect Match’: Company Leaders Discuss AHF Products’ American OEM AcquisitionThe recent purchase of American OEM by AHF Products came at the perfect time for both companies, they told WFB in a recent interview.August 25, 2021NewsJuly New Home Sales Down 27.2% Year-Over-YearNew home sales increased 1% in July to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 708,000, the U.S. Census Bureau and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development reported.August 25, 2021New ProductsWarmlyYours Adds Voice-Command for Floor HeatingWarmlyYours’s nSpire Touch WiFi floor heating thermostats now feature voice-command and are compatible with Hey Google and Amazon Alexa. The change applies to all future units and units already installed that are connected to WiFi.warmlyyours.comAugust 25, 2021NewsWFB Briefs: U.S. Hardwood Exports to India Surge 228%; Greenbuild Conference Features Dan LevyU.S. hardwood lumber exports to India increased a “remarkable” 228% in the first half of 2021, the American Hardwood Export Council reported. Total exports of U.S. hardwood lumber reached $3.7 million USD, up from $615,000 during the first six months of 2020.August 25, 2021NewsJuly Construction Employment Below Pre-Pandemic Peak in 36 StatesIn July, 36 states lagged behind in construction employment compared with February 2020, the last month before the COVID-19 pandemic shook the industry.August 23, 2021Previous PagePage 62 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 DecksManagementHow We Transitioned to a Second-Generation Family BusinessSponsor ContentTransform Red Oak Into White Oak In One Easy Step
