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New York, NY, September 29, 2015—The S&P/Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price Index recorded a slightly higher year-over-year gain with a 4.7% annual increase in July 2015 versus a 4.5% increase in June 2015.
New York, NY, September 29, 2015—Daltile recently partnered with three New York-based Instagram photographers to create a unique preview of its six new tile collections.
New York, NY, September 29, 2015—The American Society of Interior Designers Foundation is accepting proposals for its fifth annual Transform Research Grants.
Arlington, VA, September 29, 2015—Construction employment declined in 153 out of 358 metro areas between August 2014 and August 2015, nearly matching the 163 areas that added construction jobs, according to the Associated General Contractors of America.
Washington, D.C, September 29, 2015—Volunteers came together in schools and communities across the globe on September 26 for the Green Apple Day of Service, an initiative of the Center for Green Schools at the U.S. Green Building Council.
Washington, DC, September 28, 2015—Pending home sales retreated in August but remained at a healthy level of activity and have now risen year–over–year for 12 consecutive months, according to the National Association of Realtors.
Washington, DC, September 28, 2015—Personal income increased $52.5 billion, or 0.3%, and disposable personal income increased $47.1 billion, or 0.4%, in August, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis.
Ludwigshafen, DE, September 28, 2015—BASF expects chemical production to continue to grow well above global GDP until 2020; however, the company has altered its outlook on the market.
Ann Arbor, MI, September 28, 2015—Consumer sentiment fell 5.1% to 87.2 in September from August’s 91.9 figure, according to the final results from the University of Michigan’s Survey of Consumers.
Barcelona, ES, September 28, 2015—Flint Floor has developed a technical improvement in the clipping of its flooring and wallcovering laminates, which improves their installation and resistance to traction.