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Appalachian Wood Floors Fined for Safety Violations

Appalachian Wood Floors Fined for Safety Violations

Portsmouth, OH, November 27, 2024-Once again, the U.S. Department of Labor has cited hardwood floor manufacturer Appalachian Wood Floors Inc. with a long history of federal safety violations after the company reported a 23-year-old worker suffered a partial arm amputation while troubleshooting a rip saw machine.

Orders for Durable Goods Rose 0.2% in October

Orders for Durable Goods Rose 0.2% in October

Washington, DC, November 27, 2024—New orders for manufactured durable goods in October, up following two consecutive monthly decreases, increased $0.7 billion or 0.2% to $286.6 billion, the U.S. Census Bureau announced.

New-Home Sales Declined 17.3% in October

New-Home Sales Declined 17.3% in October

Washington, DC, November 26, 2024—Sales of new single-family houses in October 2024 were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 610,000, according to estimates released jointly by the U.S. Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development, 17.3% below the revised September rate of 738,000 and 9.4% below the October 2023 estimate of 673,000.

Proximity to Loved Ones & Affordability Remain Drivers of Relocation

Proximity to Loved Ones & Affordability Remain Drivers of Relocation

Washington, DC, November 25, 2024—In 2024, Realtors reported that their recent clients chose to move to a specific area primarily to be closer to family and friends (30%) and to get more home for the money (21%), according to a new report from the National Association of Realtors.