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Washington, DC, March 16, 2015—U.S. homebuilder sentiment declined for a third straight month in March, but more builders still view market conditions as favorable, says the National Association of Home Builders.
Lancaster, PA, March 17, 2015—Fitz Flooring is the first Canadian retailer to enter Armstrong’s Elite Retailer program. The store’s two Calgary locations earned the distinction.
New York, NY, March 17, 2015—Manufacturing activity in New York state expanded at a slightly slower pace in March, slowed by weaker shipments and new orders, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.
Chagrin Falls, OH, March 17, 2015—Tarkett flooring was recently featured on National Geographic Channel’s new show Cabin Fever. Tarkett’s FiberFloor, laminate and luxury vinyl tile (LVT) were utilized throughout the space.
New York, NY, March 16, 2015—Factory production in the U.S. declined 0.2% in February for a third consecutive month, says Bloomberg News.
Washington, DC, March 16, 2015—The sale of $16.7 billion in nonperforming loans by the U.S. Housing and Urban Development Department helped the owners of about 16,700 homes avoid foreclosure, reports Bloomberg Business.
Bensenville, IL, March 16, 2015—Gerflor USA has added 14 reps to its Gerflor USA sales team to cover the entire United States and provide additional reach in major markets.
Wilmington, MA, March 16, 2015—Altro Safety Flooring has introduced a new adhesive free, tape installation system for resilient flooring called Altro XpressLay, which minimizes installation downtime.
Washington, DC, March 13, 2015—Wholesale prices fell 0.5% in February, says the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The unexpected drop represents the fourth consecutive down month, as measured by the Labor Department’s producer price index.
McLean, VA, March 13, 2015—Average fixed rate mortgage rates are moving higher amid a strong jobs report and bringing mortgage rates back to where they were at the start of 2015, according to the results of Freddie Mac’s Primary Mortgage Market Survey.