The median price for a new single-family home sold in the first quarter of 2025 was $416,900, $14,600 above the existing home sale price of $402,300, according to U.S. Census Bureau and National Association of Realtors (NAR) data. Traditionally, new …
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HMP Building Supply announced the official opening of the HPM O’ahu Design Centers, launching the first Honolulu location in company history and the first O’ahu location dedicated to HPM’s home interior design products. The over 7,000 square feet of showrooms …
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Coverings, the premier event for the ceramic tile and natural stone industry in North America, has announced the winners of its annual Best Booth Awards and the Coverings Installation and Design Award (CID) winners at the 2025 show. Best Booth …
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Walmart recently announced its new training program for small businesses, Grow with US. The program is aimed at providing small U.S. businesses with training, mentorship and resources needed to grow their business with Walmart. “Small businesses play a powerful role …
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Lowe’s announced the launch of Mylow Companion, an AI tool aimed at improving customer service and accelerating associate onboarding using retail technology. The app provides quick access to product details, project advice and inventory information for sales floor associate devices. Lowe’s …
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The Mead Family Cancer Center is set to open in Columbus, Nebraska, as part of the Columbus Community Hospital (CCH), funded by a gift from the former owners of Mead Lumber. The cancer center has plans to open in fall …
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According to the U.S. Labor Department, 177,000 jobs were added by U.S. employers in April. The unemployment rate in April remained unchanged at 4.2%. These numbers indicate that the U.S. labor market remains in good condition. The solid labor market …
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The Home Depot announced it is now offering tax-free shopping to more military families nationwide with the expansion of its partnerships with the Army & Air Force Exchange Service and the Navy Exchange Service Command. The program, initially applied to …
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