WFB EditorsNewsBuilder Confidence Hits Lowest Level in Seven MonthsBuilder confidence for newly built single-family homes fell to 39 in March, down three points from February and the lowest level in seven months, according to the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index.March 19, 2025NewsSingle-Family Housing Starts Up 11.4% in FebruarySingle-family starts increased 11.4% from January to February to a 1.11 million seasonally adjusted annual rate, according to a report from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Census Bureau.March 19, 2025NewsCanadian Housing Starts Down 4% in FebruaryCanada’s housing starts decreased 4% from January to February to a seasonally adjusted rate of 229,030 units, according to the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation.March 19, 2025NewsBjelin Consolidates Companies into Bjelin Group, Names Fredrik Alfredsson CEOBjelin is consolidating seven companies under the Bjelin Group to streamline development and production across floors, furniture and veneers.March 19, 2025PodcastsATWF Podcast: Brad Rushing Discusses Being a Retailer in a Luxury Florida MarketOn the latest episode of WFB’s All Things Wood Floor podcast, host Stephen Diggins speaks with Brad Rushing of North Palm Beach, Fla.-based California Designs about what it is like being a retailer in one of Florida’s luxury markets.March 19, 2025New ProductsCali Launches Varietals Flooring CollectionCali’s Varietals prefinished flooring collection features a range of ash, acacia, hickory, and maple species with a clear matte finish.March 19, 2025NewsSpontaneous Combustion of Finish-Soaked Rags Possible Cause of Maryland FireThe Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating the potential improper disposal of oily rags from linseed oil used as floor finish as the cause of a house fire on March 11 that caused $350,000 in damages.March 17, 2025New ProductsImpressions Flooring Collection Unveils Dover Ridge Hardwood Flooring SeriesImpressions Flooring Collection’s Dover Ridge Series is made of solid northern oak, has a lightly wire-brushed surface and has micro-beveled edges and ends.March 12, 2025Tools + EquipmentNew Listings in WFB Buy/Sell/Trade Group: American Sanders Edger, Bona DCS, MoreSee the latest used items for sale in the Wood Floor Business Buy/Sell/Trade Facebook Group:March 12, 2025NewsABC: Construction Backlog Down in JanuaryAssociated Builders and Contractors’ Construction Backlog Indicator decreased to 8.3 months in February, up 0.2 months since February 2024.March 12, 2025Previous PagePage 9 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 ContentMeet the MFMA: Setting the Gold Standard in Sports Flooring
