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NLBMDA outlines legislative priorities
At the 2023 Spring Meeting and Legislative Conference, the association eyes affordable housing and trucking reform.
New home sales move ahead in February
The average sales price for homes sold in February moved upward by nearly 4%.

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NAHB continues the fight for affordable housing
The association tells Congress that building more homes and apartments could help tame inflation.
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Big Rapids Lumber & Hardware signs with BlueTape
The dealer is now offering 30, 60, and 90-day net terms.
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Simpson Manufacturing sales rise in Q4
North American net sales of $368.1 million for the quarter decreased 1.4% primarily due to lower sales volumes.
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Done Deal: Lowe's completes sale of Canadian business
The RONA banner is being re-established as the premier Canadian home improvement retail brand.
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Weyerhaeuser sales and profits decline in Q4
Net earnings for the full year decreased nearly 37% to $1.9 billion.
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Pending home sales snap streak of declines
The National Association of Realtors says the “low point in home sales activity” is likely over.
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Tractor Supply turns in record Q4
The farm and ranch retailer’s fiscal 2022 sales increased 11.6% to $14.20 billion.
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Sherwin-Williams sees record sales
Full year sales rise, CEO says, driven by The Americas Group double digit growth.
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PPG yearly sales rise, margins fall
Selling price increases help push revenue for the year higher, says CEO.
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EYE on RETAIL: Construction prices ease in December
Overall construction input prices are 7.9% higher than a year ago.
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Single-family starts jump ahead
December 2022 multifamily permits see a 7.1% increase from the prior month.
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WD-40 sees Q1 sales drop
Sales decrease, as EMEA segment experiences ‘significant headwinds’ says CEO.