The share of first-time homebuyers in the market fell in December to the lowest level since 2008, according to the National Association of REALTORs.
While some economists suggested at year's end that the housing recovery was on the verge of stalling out, housing start data show signs of increased strength.
Pilot Lumber president Ken Grause operates two companies, a lumberyard and a flight training school.
Net income jumps 75% for LED lighting maker Cree in the Durham, N.C., second quarter of 2014.
BlueLinx Holdings chose Mitchell B. Lewis, formerly of Euramax Holdings, to be president and CEO of the Atlanta-based distributor.
