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Washington, DC, March 22, 2013 -- The list of improving U.S. housing markets expanded for a seventh consecutive month in March to include 274 cities, according to the National Association of Home Builders.
Oisterwijk, The Netherlands, March 22, 2013 -- Fiber maker Aquafil, ECNC Land & Sea Group and Star Sock have together established the "Healthy Seas, a Journey from Waste to Wear" initiative.
Washington, DC, March 22, 2013 -- Growing labor shortages in all facets of the residential construction sector are impeding the housing and economic recovery, according to the National Association of Home Builders.
Chattanooga, TN, March 22, 2013 -- Connor Sport Court International is once again manufacturing the wood floor for the NCAA Final Four basketball tournament next month in Atlanta.
Miami, FL, March 22, 2013 -- Homebuilder Lennar reported a first-quarter profit of $57.5 million, well above market expectations.
New York, NY, March 21, 2013 -- KKR & Co. is preparing to sell its 50% stake in Tarkett SA, according to a Bloomberg story.
Washington, DC, March 21, 2013 -- Existing-home sales rose 0.8% in February to an annual rate of 4.98 million, the highest level since November 2009, according to the National Association of Realtors.
Washington, DC, March 21, 2013 -- Home prices rose for the 12th consecutive month in January, according to the Federal Housing Finance Agency's monthly home-price index.
Washington, DC, March 21, 2013 -- The Conference Board's leading economic index grew 0.5% in February, the third straight month of gains.
Dalton, GA, March 21, 2013 -- Shaw Industries is planning to open its own healthcare facility as an extension of its own health and wellness program, The Dalton Daily Citizen reported.