May 19, 2013

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Existing Home Sales Up Sharply from 2012   Full Article Washington, DC, April 22, 2013 -- Existing-home sales fell 0.6% in March from February to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.92 million, although they were substantially higher than a year ago, according to the National Association of Realtors.

Desso Products Get Cradle to Cradle Bronze   Full Article Waalwijk, The Netherlands, April 23, 2013 -- Desso said its commercial and consumer carpet products became the first in the world to be certified under Version 3.0 of the Cradle to Cradle Certified Product Standard.

Nourison in License Agreement with Kathy Ireland   Full Article Saddlebrook, NJ, April 22, 2013 -- Nourison has entered into a licensing agreement with Kathy Ireland Worldwide for a floor covering partnership.

Mohawk Starts License to Spill Promotion   Full Article Dalton, GA, April 22, 2013 -- Mohawk is taking its SmartStrand products on a coast-to-coast “License to Spill” carpet showdown tour in partnership with nationally syndicated lifestyle television show, The Better Show.

Arthur Dodge Jr. Dies at Home April 18   Full Article Lancaster, PA, April 22, 2013 -- Arthur Byron Dodge Jr. died at the age of 89 on Thursday, April 18 at his home.

Home Improvement Expected To Accelerate   Full Article Cambridge, MA, April 19, 2013 -- Spending by homeowners on improvement projects is expected to accelerate as the year progresses, according to the Leading Indicator of Remodeling Activity.

Domotex Asia Reports Attendance Up Nearly 6%   Full Article Shanghai, China, April 19, 2013 -- Domotex asia/Chinafloor 2013 reported that attendance at this year's show in March drew 42,165 professional visitors, up 5.8% compared to 2012.

American Pessimism in Economy Grows   Full Article New York, NY, April 19, 2013 -- Americans appear to be growing more pessimistic about the economy, the Associated Press said its own survey suggests.

Home Sellers Reluctant, Buyers Eager   Full Article San Francisco, CA, April 19, 2013 -- Rising home prices are putting home buyers and sellers in a dilemma, according to a survey by online marketplace Trulia.

NALFA Offers Inspector Certification Classes   Full Article Washington, DC, April 19, 2013 -- The North American Laminate Flooring Association has announced the the dates for the 2013 Inspector Certification classes.