Out in the field: A recap of Home News Now’s 2024 travels
One of the best parts of our jobs here at Home News Now is traveling when time allows between deadlines of all sorts, including the …
Author: Thomas Russell
Home News Now Editor-in-Chief Thomas Russell has covered the furniture industry for 25 years at various daily and weekly consumer and trade publications. He can be reached at tom@homenewsnow.com and at 336-508-4616.
Year-over-year housing completions rise 9.2% in November
Single-family homes continue to make up the bulk of new housing construction activity WASHINGTON — Year-over-year, housing completions once again rose in November, although at …
November existing home sales rise 6.1% from November 2023
Year-over-year increase is the largest the NAR has reported since June 2021 WASHINGTON — Existing home sales picked up the pace in November, recording their …
CPSC board OKs e-filing rule for Certificates of Compliance
Commissioners also approve extending implementation date from 12 to 18 months WASHINGTON — The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has approved a Final Rule that …
November furniture store sales increase .7% from November 2023
Slight gain marks the 3rd consecutive year-over-year increase for the furniture retail segment WASHINGTON — Furniture store sales rose .7% in November, a sign that …
Natuzzi Q3 earnings report highlights challenges, growth opportunities
Company’s store network shows surprising resilience in spite of lingering challenges at retail HIGH POINT — Natuzzi’s latest earnings statement for the first nine months …
Will the housing market rebound in 2025?
Sales of new and existing homes will likely depend on further lowering of interest rates in the weeks and months ahead HIGH POINT — As …
CFPB report shows drop in annual mortgage applications in 2023
Data provides context to activity in the housing market particularly with a slower pace of existing home sales WASHINGTON — A report published late last …
Canadian wood furniture manufacturer West Bros looks to thrive despite potential tariffs
Company’s solid wood line has developed a following, but it could face challenges because of higher costs ONTARIO, Canada — For more than 20 years, …
Malaysian International Furniture Fair planned for March 1-4
KUALA LUMPUR — The 31st edition of the Malaysian International Furniture Fair sets to match the success of the show’s 30th edition this past March. …
