Chicago PMI Shows More Good Economic News
Chicago, IL, Feb. 29, 2012 -- The Chicago business barometer, also known as the Chicago Purchasing Manager Index, accelerated to a reading of 64.0% in February from 60.2% in January, ISM-Chicago said.
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Mortgage Application Volume Falls
Washington, DC, Feb. 29, 2012 -- Mortgage application volume last week fell by 0.3% from the prior week, the Mortgage Bankers Association said.
Home Depot, Martha Stewart Extend Agreement
Washington, DC, Feb. 29, 2012 -- Home Depot and Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia have extended their agreement to offer Martha Stewart Living-branded products at Home Depot stores through 2016, according to the Washington Post.
CFI Says Training Programs Setting Records
Kansas City, MO, Feb. 29, 2012 -- The Certified Floorcovering Installers organization said its training programs are breaking records this year.
Consumer Confidence Surges in February
New York, NY, Feb. 28, 2012 -- Consumer confidence rose in February to the highest level in a year, according to the Conference Board.
Fannie To Sell Distressed Homes to Investors
Washington, DC, Feb. 28, 2012 -- Fannie Mae said it will move forward with plans to sell nearly 2,500 foreclosed properties to investors in a pilot program.
UK Vinyl Recycling Program Keeps Growing
Bramhall, UK, Feb. 28 2012 -- Recofloor said it continues to break waste vinyl flooring recycling records with 447 tons collected in 2011.
NWFA Expo To Feature Approved CEU Sessions
St. Louis, MO, Feb. 28, 2012 -- The National Wood Flooring Association said it will offer four approved continuing education credits at its Wood Flooring Expo in Orlando April 11-12.
Mohawk Group Launches iPad App
Marietta, GA, Feb. 28, 2012 -— The Mohawk Group said it is the first in the commercial flooring industry to launch a customized iPad app.
House Prices Continue To Fall in December
New York, NY, Feb. 28, 2012 -- U.S. home prices in December fell to their lowest level since the housing crisis, according to the S&P/Case-Shiller 20-city composite index.