New Single-Family Homes Sales Near 5-Year High
Washington, DC, Dec. 26, 2013 -- Sales of new single-family homes fell last month but were still close close to the fastest rate since 2008, according to the Commerce Department.
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House Prices Inch Higher in October
Washington, DC, Dec. 26, 2013 -- Home prices increased 0.5% in October from September, the Federal Housing Finance Agency said.
Durable Goods Orders Up Sharply in November
Washington, DC, Dec. 26, 2013 -- Durable goods orders jumped 3.5% in November compared with October, according to the Commerce Department.
Initial Jobless Claims Fall in Latest Week
Washington, DC, Dec. 26, 2013 -- Initial claims for unemployment benefits fell more than expected last week, according to the Labor Department.
Bonneli, Trinterio Marketing New Locking System
Brussels, Belgium, Dec. 26, 2013 -- Bonneli and Trinterio said they have formed a partnership to commercialize a flooring locking system called PressXpress.
Consumer Sentiment Highest in Five Months
Ann Arbor, MI, Dec. 23, 2013 -- Consumer sentiment rose to its highest level in five months in December, according to the final reading on the Thomson Reuters/University of Michigan index for the month.
Consumer Spending Rises in November
Washington, DC, Dec. 23, 2013 -- Consumer spending rose 0.5% in November, according to the Commerce Department.
FCICA To Host Moisture Management Webinar
West Bloomfield, MI, Dec. 23, 2013 -- FCICA, the Flooring Contractors Association, will be hosting a webinar about moisture management on Thursday, Jan. 16, at 11 a.m. EST.
German Laminate Makers Target of Investigation
Istanbul, Turkey, Dec. 23, 2013 -- The Ministry of Economy of the Republic of Turkey has initiated an anti-dumping investigation against German producers of laminate flooring.
Swiff-Train Dallas Market Set January 9
Houston, TX, Dec. 23, 2013 -- Distributor Swiff-Train Company said its Dallas Regional Market will be held Jan. 9 in Grapevine.