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NWFA: Near-record crowd represents highest turnout in 20 years

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Our event is really about bringing our community together as much as it is about the latest hardwood products on display.” That sentiment underscored the theme of this year’s event: “Raise the Bar.” The hardwood flooring sector continues to face stiff competition from look-alike product segments.

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Economics: Construction outlook mixed for 2024-25

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Housing pulse The latest research from ITR Economics shows there’s reason to be optimistic about the long-term outlook for the U.S. While ITR research shows the number of permits issued are still below last year’s levels, movement is beginning to trend upward. Following are excerpts of her presentation. onshoring” or reshoring.

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Economics: A mixed bag of activity for 2023

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Impact on consumer spending Despite record-high inflation, people will still buy products and spend on home improvements—even if the price of gasoline doesn’t come down as quickly as it went up. Residential construction dips Research conducted by ITR Economics shows new home sales are down 18.2% from this time last year.