Cost of Housing Index offers insights into housing affordability
Recent study looks at how much pretax income is needed to cover mortgages for new, existing homes WASHINGTON — The latest Cost of Housing Index …
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The latest from home furnishings markets
Skyline Investors outlines opportunities in Buddy’s Home Furnishings investment
Company focuses on growth potential of the 65-year-old rent-to-own retailer ORLANDO, Fla. — Skyline Investors, the new owner of Buddy’s Home Furnishings, sees promise after …
CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor estimates 3% increase in furniture store sales from February 2025
Segment shows a .27% decline since January, indicating consumers may have been reluctant to put more big purchases on credit cards WASHINGTON — The CNBC/National …
Existing home sales fall 1.4% from February 2025
National Association of Realtors report also says that affordability improved for the 8th straight month WASHINGTON — Existing-home sales declined 1.4% from February 2025, but …
Nearly 18 months after Hurricane Helene, Asheville furnishings retailers show resilience
Inventory losses, flooding and power outages stopped businesses in their tracks, but community support drove comebacks ASHEVILLE, N.C. — Hurricane Helene made landfall on Sept. …
Lilola Home sees growth opportunities with new business initiatives
Company recently opened a new warehouse and showroom and also has doubled the size of its sales force to further penetrate key markets in the …
NP Property Development opens newest Ashley Outlet, Ashley Sleep Store in Cambodia
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia — Last month, NP Property Development Co. Ltd. unveiled its newest Ashley Outlet and Ashley Sleep Store with a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony. The new showroom is part of an …
Furniture Insights report notes orders up slightly, shipments flat from December 2024
For the full year, there was no significant change in either orders or shipments compared to calendar year 2024 HIGH POINT — New orders for …
Buddy Mac bankruptcy sale still facing hurdles
Former Big Lots becoming an ICE detention center? DALLAS — Although the bankruptcy court here has approved the sale of what’s left of Buddy Mac …
Lowe’s reports increase in Q4, full fiscal year sales
4th-quarter sales rose 1.3% from prior year and full-year sales rose 3.1% MOORESVILLE, N.C. – Home improvement retailer Lowe’s reported increases in Q4 and full-year …
