Mortgage Applications Rise on Lower Rates
Washington, DC, Sept. 26, 2012 -- Mortgage application volume rose last week as interest rates dropped to record lows, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
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Topps Tiles Says Will Meet Analysts' Estimates
London, England, Sept. 26, 2012 -- Topps Tiles expects pre-tax profit will hit analysts’ estimates, while full-year sales are likely to fall by 1%, according to Retail Week.
Teragren Begins Online Training for Retailers
Bainbridge Island, WA, Sept. 25, 2012 -- Bamboo firm Teragren said it has launched a web-based training program for retailers.
Earthwerks Featured on Mega Dens Show
Houston, TX, Sept. 26, 2012 -- EarthWerks Luxury Vinyl Plank and Tile is is being featured on the DIY Network show Mega Dens.
Home Prices Rise Again in July
Washington, DC, Sept. 25, 2012 -- U.S. home prices rose in July for the fourth straight month to reach their highest level in nearly two years, according to the S&P/Case-Shiller 20-city composite index.
Consumer Confidence at Seven-Month High
New York, NY, Sept. 25, 2012 -- Consumer confidence rose more than expected in September to a seven-month high, according to the Conference Board.
Wisconsin Mill Expanding Engineered Wood Line
Laona, WI, Sept. 25, 2012 -- Hardwood flooring mill WD Flooring said it is planning to double its workforce.
INSTALL Creates List of Certified Contractors
New York, NY, Sept. 25, 2012 -– Members of the construction industry can now find a comprehensive list of contractors throughout the U.S. and Canada who employ INSTALL-trained and certified professionals.
FHFA Says Home Prices Rose in July
Washington, DC, Sept. 25, 2012 -- U.S. home prices rose 0.2% on a seasonally adjusted basis in July from a month earlier, according to the Federal Housing Finance Agency's monthly home-price index.
Altro Floors Wins IIDEX Canada Award
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, Sept. 25, 2012 -- Altro Floors and Walls exhibited at IIDEX Canada in Ontario Sept. 20-21, 2012 winning the Silver Innovation Award for Altro Aquarius safety flooring.