Architecture Billings Index Edges Down
Washington, DC, Dec. 27, 2013 -- After six months of steadily increasing demand for design services, the Architecture Billings Index paused in November.
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Mortgage Rates Up Sharply from Start of Year
Washington, DC, Dec. 27, 2013 -- Thirty-year mortgage rates are closing out the year more than a percentage point higher than at the beginning of the year, according to Freddie Mac.
Paul Spiewak, Co-Founder Century Tile, Dies
Prospect, IL, Dec. 30, 2013 -- Paul Spiewak, co-founder of Century Tile and Supply Co., died Dec. 24.
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.
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.