WFB EditorsNewsPending Home Sales Up 1.9% in MarchPending home sales increased 1.9% in March to an index level of 111.3, the National Association of Realtors reports. An index level of 100 is equal to the level of contract activity in 2001.May 3, 2021NewsDomotex Nixes May ‘Digital Days’ EventDomotex announced the cancelation of Domotex Digital Days, a virtual flooring industry business and networking event it planned to host in May.May 3, 2021NewsLumber Prices Add $35,872 to New Home Price TagsSkyrocketing lumber prices have added $35,872 to the average price of a new single family home, according to an analysis by the National Association of Home Builders.May 3, 2021NewsMAPEI Expands Wildwood Location with Powder Production and Distribution FacilityMAPEI (Deerfield Beach, Fla.) is expanding its existing Wildwood, Fla., location with a 260,000-square-foot powder production and distribution facility.April 28, 2021NewsFebruary Home Prices Have Highest Gain Since 2006Home prices increased 12.0% year-over-year in February, up from a 11.2% annual increase in January, according to the latest S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Index. It’s the highest recorded year-over-year gain since February 2006.April 28, 2021NewsPrivate Equity Firm Acquires Tri-State Wholesale FlooringWILsquare Capital, a St. Louis-based private equity firm, announced its portfolio company, Crown Products Inc., completed the acquisition of Upper Midwest distributor Tri-State Wholesale Flooring (Sioux Falls, S.D.).April 28, 2021NewsWFB Briefs: Canada Housing Starts; IWF Launching Product Finder; PID’s Guide to Wood CutsCanadian housing starts increased 21.6% in March to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 335,200. Urban starts increased 24.4% as multiple urban starts increased 33.8%. The full report can be found here.April 28, 2021New ProductsMakita Launches 40V Max, 80V Max Cordless SystemMakita’s 40V max and 80V max XGT System is a stand-alone cordless system of equipment and power tools offering more than 50 high-powered cordless products. Tools include miter saws, circular and reciprocating saws and more. The 80-volt power range is achieved by pairing two 40-volt max XGT batteries together.makitatools.comApril 26, 2021NewsWood Floor Pros Show Off Favorite Reclaimed JobsWood floor pros share their favorite reclaimed wood flooring projects.April 26, 2021NewsU.S., U.K, and Norway Launch Initiative to Protect Tropical ForestsThe U.S., U.K., Norway and a group of companies including Amazon have launched a $1 billion initiative to protect tropical forests, the USA Today reports.April 26, 2021Previous PagePage 84 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
