Affordability challenges continue to impact housing market
NAHB report says this is related to a more than 30-basis-point rise in the average mortgage rate and a 2% increase in the median price …
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The latest from home furnishings markets
Recent BDM+ Furniture acquisition could bring products from brands that are new to US market
To avoid tariffs, company plans to produce select products in its Saloom manufacturing facilities in Winchendon, Massachusetts LOUISEVILLE, Quebec — Customers in the U.S. market …
Homebuilder confidence rises slightly in August
However, a prolonged reading below 50 shows that more builders view marketplace conditions as poor versus good WASHINGTON — Homebuilder confidence rose slightly in August, …
Housing construction activity shows mixed results in July
Building permits were up year over year, but housing starts and completions were down by double digits over the same period WASHINGTON — Building permit …
Home Depot sees increase in Q2, 1st-half sales
Furniture is an increasingly important part of the retailer’s mix, sold on the company website and available for pickup or delivery to the customer’s home …
La-Z-Boy reports strong Q1 performance in its retail segment
Net loss for the quarter nears $2 million, compared with net income of $18.3 million last year MONROE, Mich. — La-Z-Boy reported a decrease in …
Pending home sales fall 2.2% from July 2025
This marked the lowest level since January, according to the National Association of Realtors WASHINGTON — Pending home sales fell 2.2% from July 2025, marking …
Consumers are still spending — but not on furniture
Retail sales rose 5% year over year in July, but home furnishings sales fell 1.2% as consumers continued to spend in other categories WASHINGTON — …
Etsy Q2 results show signs of resilience for online marketplace
The company recently announced it also has reduced its workforce by about 220 employees to align the size of the operation with its long-term strategy …
Dorel announces sale of former Tiffin, Ohio, manufacturing facility
MONTRÉAL — Dorel Industries Inc. has sold its former manufacturing facility located in Tiffin, Ohio, for an estimated $12.5 million. The company announced in July 2024 that …
