July Sees Decline in New Home Sales

July Sees Decline in New Home Sales

Potential home buyers continue to be deterred by high mortgage rates, rising construction costs and economic uncertainty, according to an analysis by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). Newly built single-family home sales dropped 0.6% in July, falling...
Minwax Reveals 2026 Color of the Year

Minwax Reveals 2026 Color of the Year

Minwax recently announced Special Walnut as its 2026 Color of the Year, an earth-toned stain and a popular shade among customers. “With wood emerging as a key element in interior design—from furniture and flooring to cabinetry and architectural details—there’s a...
Retail Spending Surges in July

Retail Spending Surges in July

Retail spending increased in July as consumers sought out summer sales to purchase goods before additional tariffs take effect, according to the National Retail Federation’s CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor. July sales in the building and garden supplies sector increased 1.32%...