The sales are definitely way up from last year. It's understandable; it's been 15 years since they've had a playoff appearance, and this season's really given people something to be excited about.

One of the issues the city is facing, our sales tax revenue is so low on a per-capita basis - well below any other city in Whatcom County. People go somewhere else to buy things because of limited shopping opportunities in Ferndale.

We can't guarantee that until we know what sales are.

We can deliver you car sales. We can deliver you policy placements. We can deliver you more profitable pricing. All you need to do is say 'go,' and we can start value flowing.

While this increase improved total sales revenue for the quarter, margins on these products are lower than margins on the company's finished products.

Interest rates have been creeping up slowly, and we've definitely seen somewhat of a softening in home sales.