Fewer Homeowners Under Water on Mortgages
Irvine, CA, April 18, 2014 -- Rising home equity has helped nearly 2 million homeowners get back above water on their mortgages over the last year, according to tracking firm RealtyTrac.
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Dal-Tile Gets Industry-First EPD for NA Production
Dallas, TX, April 18, 2014 -- Dal-Tile said it recently completed the Environmental Product Declaration development process for all products manufactured in the company’s North American production facilities.
Chattanooga Chamber Names Mohawk's Kilbride President
Chattanooga, TN, April 18, 2014 -- The Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce has named retiring Mohawk Industries executive Bill Kilbride as president-elect.
Globus Cork Names Design Contest Winner
New York, NY, April 18, 2014 -- Globus Cork has named the winner of its 1st Annual Floor Design Competition.
Mortgage Rates Fall Again Last Week
Washington, DC, April 17, 2014 -- Average 30-year mortgage rates fell to 4.27% from 4.34% last week, according to Freddie Mac.
QEP Subsidiary Acquires French Tile Tools Business
Boca Raton, FL, April 16, 2014 – Q.E.P. Co. said it’s wholly-owned French subsidiary PRCI completed the purchase of the Tomecanic and Bénètiere trade names and other assets of the two businesses.
ALJ Acquires Floors N More of Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV, April 17, 2014 -- ALJ Regional Holdings said it has completed the acquisition of Floors N More, doing business as Carpets N' More.
Atlanta Rug Market Set July 9-12
Atlanta, GA, April 17, 2014 -- Atlanta International Area Rug Market is scheduled for July 9-12 at the AmericasMart.
Manufacturing Sentiment Up Sharply in April
Philadelphia, PA, April 17, 2014 -- Manufacturing sentiment in the Philadelphia region improved in April, according to the Philadelphia Fed’s manufacturing index.
Initial Jobless Claims Tick Up Last Week
Washington, DC, April 17, 2014 -- Initial claims for state unemployment benefits edged up to 304,000 last week, according to the Labor Deparment.