WFB Briefs: Floor & Decor Opens Two Stores, NAHB Fundraises for Disaster Relief, More

Nov 6, 2024

Floor & Decor announced the grand opening of warehouse locations in Columbus, Ohio, and in Beaverton, Ore. Both warehouses will be staffed with a team of about 50 full-time and part-time associates. The company also announced it appointed Safelite Autoglass Executive Vice President Nada Aried to its board of directors.
The National Association of Home Builders launched a fundraising campaign to support rebuilding efforts for those impacted by natural disasters. NAHB will match donations made until March 1, 2025, up to $500,000.
National nonresidential construction spending increased 0.1% from August to September, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of U.S. Census Bure

60% of U.S. Small Business Owners Believe a Recession Is Coming

April 28, 2025

4 Square Collection

Appalachian Lumber Introduces 4 Square Collection

60% of U.S. Small Business Owners Believe a Recession Is Coming

Zillow: In 233 U.S. Cities Starter Homes Cost $1 Million

Existing-Home Sales Down 5.9% in March

Appalachian Lumber Introduces 4 Square Collection

Appalachian Lumber’s 4 Square Collection features seven engineered wood flooring patterns made of ⅝ -inch engineered planks with a 4-mm wear layer.

4 Square Collection

60% of U.S. Small Business Owners Believe a Recession Is Coming

In the U.S., 60% of small business owners believe a recession is on the horizon, according to a report from Alignable.

Zillow: In 233 U.S. Cities Starter Homes Cost $1 Million

The number of cities where a typical starter home is worth $1 million or more has grown from 85 five years ago to 233 today, according to a Zillow analysis.

Existing-Home Sales Down 5.9% in March

Existing-home sales fell 5.9% from February to March to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.02 million, according to the National Association of Realtors.

Uzin Utz Appoints VP of Product Management, Director of Marketing

Uzin Utz North America Inc. (Aurora, Colo.) appointed Jarrod Persun vice president of product management and technical services and Jim Muggleton director of marketing.

Jarrod Persun, left, and Jim Muggleton, right.

New Single-Family Home Sales Up 7.4% in March

Sales of newly built, single-family homes from February to March increased 7.4% to a 724,000 seasonally adjusted annual rate, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau.

Houzz: Homeowners Spent $20,000 on Renovations in 2024

In 2024, 54% of homeowners renovated their homes, spending a median of $20,000, according to the 2025 U.S. Houzz & Home Study.

Zillow: Home Values Stalled, Inventory Increased 19% in March

Home price growth rose 0.2% from February to March—the slowest growth for March since 2018, according to Zillow's March 2025 Market Report.

Loba-Wakol LLC Releases LOBA AmberPrime Water-Based Amber-Toned Sealer

Loba-Wakol LLC’s LOBA AmberPrime is a water-based sealer that adds an amber-toned look to natural wood surfaces.

Loba-Wakol LLC’s LOBA AmberPrime

FCITS Releases 2025 Inspector Training Schedule

Flooring Consultants and Inspection Training Services announced its 2025 training schedule created for retailers, sales teams, installation professionals and anyone seeking thorough flooring inspector certifications.

Flooring Sustainability Summit Launches Project Design Award Program

The Flooring Sustainability Summit launched The Project Design Award Program to recognize “environmentally responsible and visually compelling” residential and commercial projects.

How To Stay Physically Healthy as a Wood Flooring Pro

Physical labor is part of the deal when you’re a wood floor pro, but being in pain doesn’t have to be. Preserve your health on wood flooring job sites and take this advice to heart:

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