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New Homeowners Spend an Average of $10K on Improvements

New Homeowners Spend an Average of $10K on Improvements

Washington, DC, July 7, 2017—A new consumer spending analysis from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) highlights another reason why home building helps drive a healthy economy: in their first year of ownership, new home buyers spend about $10,601 on appliances, furnishings and home improvement projects—2.6 times as much as other home owners in a typical year.

NWFA Completes 15th Home in Partnership with R.I.S.E.

NWFA Completes 15th Home in Partnership with R.I.S.E.

St. Louis, MO, July 5, 2017—The National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) has provided flooring for its 15th home in partnership with the Gary Sinise Foundation R.I.S.E. program (Restoring Independence Supporting Empowerment).

Starnet Adds Six New Members

Starnet Adds Six New Members

Darien, CT, July 6, 2017—Starnet Worldwide has added six new members in the first half of 2017, bringing the network to a total of 171 independent contractors in the U.S. and Canada.

Non-Manufacturing Expanded in June to 57.4%

Non-Manufacturing Expanded in June to 57.4%

Tempe, AZ, July 6, 2017—The Non-Manufacturing Index (NMI) registered 57.4%, which is 0.5 percentage point higher than the May reading of 56.9%, say the nation's purchasing and supply executives in the latest Non-Manufacturing ISM Report On Business.