Category: New This Week

Remodeling Market Sentiment Improves in Fourth Quarter

Hanna

According to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), NAHB released its NAHB/Westlake Royal Remodeling Market Index (RMI) for the fourth quarter, posting a reading of 67, increasing two points compared to the previous quarter. The NAHB/Westlake Royal RMI survey asks remodelers to rate five components of the remodeling market as “good,” “fair” or “poor.” Each question is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where an index number above 50 indicates that a higher share view conditions as good than poor. The Current Conditions Index is an average…

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NLBMDA ELDT Training Certification

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What the LBM Industry Needs to Know About Entry-Level Driver Training Thursday, February 8 at 1:00 PM Eastern The National Lumber and Building Material Dealers Association (NLBMDA) has partnered with J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc. to offer members of the association an exclusive discount on certifying trainers in entry-level driver training. During this webinar, you will learn how to get your drivers on the road to success—and keep them at your company longer. Participants will learn everything you need to know about Entry Level Driver Training and have the…

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Housing Outlook: Inventory May Spike as Fix-And-Flip Wave Hits the Market

Hanna

Thanks to 24 million homes entering their prime time for renovation, the housing market may see a wave of much needed inventory in the next few years. This presents an opportunity for fix-and-flip investors, according to New Western. According to Business Insider, the real estate brokerage said a shift could be coming in the US housing market next year and could continue through 2027, thanks to a wider market of homes available to real estate investors focused on buying and renovating older homes to put them back on the market. …

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