NAHB report addresses slowdown in home appreciation
While home prices in most states rose during the 1st quarter, appreciation slowed from its pandemic-era housing boom WASHINGTON — Many view investments — including …
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Three K Company opens 1st Ashley store in Somalia
MOGADISHU, Somalia – In early May, Three K Company unveiled its first Ashley showroom with a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony. The 6,100 square-foot facility, located …
New home sales decline 11.3% from April 2025
Sales also declined 6.4% from March, suggesting consumers are unwilling to move into new construction that is costing more than it did a year ago …
NAHB/Wells Fargo Cost of Housing Index shows continued housing affordability challenges
Data shows that many are spending more on a mortgage payment than the recommended 28% or less of one’s income WASHINGTON — Housing affordability remains …
Housing starts rise from April 2025
Building permits and housing completions decline during the same period, but rise from a month earlier WASHINGTON — Housing starts rose in April from a …
Priba Furniture and Interiors to close its doors after more than 54 years in business
President Scott Knox said that the family-owned business decided to cease operations following the passing of his father Bob Knox in March GREENSBORO, N.C. — …
Article announces US expansion
The digital-first company will open stores in California and Washington in the fall VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Digital-first furniture company Article, based here, recently announced …
Gold Bond sees opportunity in private-label mattress development
HARTFORD, Conn. — Stronger independent dealers are increasingly turning to Gold Bond to create and manage private-label mattress programs that are generating higher profits, knowing …
Gustafson’s Furniture & Mattress going out of business after 98 years
ROCKFORD, Ill. — Family-owned Gustafson’s Furniture & Mattress is going out of business after 98 years. The final liquidation sale opened to the public May …
Pending home sales rise 3.2% from April 2025
Numbers offer a positive outlook for actual closings in the coming weeks and months WASHINGTON — In a potential sign of positive news for the furniture …
