NAR reports uptick in pending home sales, IDs top markets for first-time buyers
Affordability is still a concern, but lower mortgage rates could result in lower housing costs, particularly for first-time buyers on a budget WASHINGTON — A …
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Smith Leonard: New orders for residential furniture down 1% from October 2024
Year-over-year shipments rose 4%, according to latest Furniture Insights report HIGH POINT — New orders for residential furniture were down in the month of October …
RW Collective names Ashley Strahan Barnett director of merchandising
ROCKFORD, Alabama – The RW Collective, a one-stop, vertically integrated to-the-trade resource for retailers and designers, continues to strengthen the capabilities of RW Classics, its …
Kalalou announces $40 shipping promotion as part of 40th anniversary celebration
JACKSON, Miss. – Home accents brand Kalalou is celebrating its 40th anniversary with $40 shipping for all in-stock products shipped throughout January. Customers will be …
Ten More with Peter Keith of Piper Sandler
In this followup interview with HNN contributor Mark Schumacher, the managing director and senior research analyst of the investment bank tells the industry what to …
Lifestyle Hsieh Days 2026 set for Feb. 2-4
2nd edition of digital buying event aims to provide dealers even greater values and product selection HIGH POINT — Full-line case goods and upholstery resource …
Ashley licensee opens newest store in Saudi Arabia
DAMMAM, Eastern Province Saudi Arabia — Hamad M. Al Rugaib & Sons Trading Co. unveiled its newest Ashley showroom with a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony. The 15,200-square-foot facility here marks a significant addition to …
Winter show circuit starts this week
Furniture markets in the Western Hemisphere offer buyers a chance to see and purchase new product to place on their floors by early to mid-summer …
Furniture store sales up slightly for first 10 months of 2025
Year-to-date activity for the first 10 months of 2025 shows some resilience in spite of broader economic issues such as tariffs and slow housing sales …
Existing home sales fall 1% from November 2024
However, despite rising inventory levels, home prices rise again, marking their 29th consecutive month of year-over-year gains WASHINGTON — Existing home sales fell 1% in …
