Chicago-Area Manufacturing Picks Up in April
Chicago, IL, April 30, 2014 -- Manufacturing activity in the Chicago area expanded at a faster rate in April, according to the Chicago PMI.
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NWFA Names New Board of Directors
St. Louis, MO, April 30, 2014 -- The National Wood Flooring Association has named its new board of directors.
C&R Flooring's Zizza Gets NWFA Award
Westwood, MA, April 30, 2014 -- C&R Flooring president Chris Zizza won the National Wood Flooring Association Community Service Award, given to those who have donated time or materials to individuals, groups, and organizations in need.
Mortgage Application Volume Falls
Washington, DC, April 30, 2014 -- Mortgage application volume fell 5.9% last week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
House Prices Continue Upward Trend
New York, NY, April 29, 2014 -- Single-family home prices rose in February, according to the S&P/Case-Shiller composite index of 20 metropolitan areas.
Consumer Confidences Declines in April
New York, NY, April 29, 2014 -- Consumer confidence edged down in April, according to the Conference Board.
Shaw Provides Flooring for HGTV Smart Home
Dalton, GA, April 29, 2014 -- Shaw Floors is the exclusive flooring provider and also a sponsor of the HGTV Smart Home Giveaway 2014, which kicked off April 15.
Quick-Step's Celebrity Designers Featured at Event
Dallas, TX, April 29, 2014 -- Quick-Step recently treated interior designers and other guests to an evening hosted by celebrities from NBC’s design reality show “American Dream Builders.”
Pending Home Sales Up First Time in Nine Months
Washington, DC, April 28, 2014 -- Pending home sales rose 3.4% in March, the first gain in nine months, the National Association of Realtors said.
Armstrong Net Income Up Sharply, Flooring Sales Flat
Lancaster, PA, April 28, 2014 -- Armstrong World Industries reported first quarter net income of $16.9 million, up from $3.2 million a year ago.