Mortgage Applications Rebound
Washington, DC, Oct. 26, 2011 -- Mortgage application volume rose last week, offsetting some of the steep decline a week before, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
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Marazzi Tile Featured on 'I Hate My Bath' Show
Sunnyvale, TX, Oct. 26, 2011 -- Tile maker Marazzi’s Stone Collection porcelain is being featured on the DIY Network’s I Hate My Bath show in November.
Durable Goods Orders Rise in September
Washington, DC, Oct. 26, 2011 -- The Commerce Department said on Wednesday that durable goods orders excluding transportation rose 1.7% in September after falling by a revised 0.4% in August.
NAHB Hosting Construction Forecast Today
Washington, DC, Oct. 26, 2011 -- The National Association of Home Builders will host its Construction Forecast Conference today, Oct. 26, in a two-hour webinar from 2 to 4 p.m. eastern time.
MilliCare Expands With Eight New Franchises
LaGrange, GA, Oct. 26, 2011 -- MilliCare, a commercial provider of textile and carpet cleaning services, said it has added eight new franchises this year.
Consumer Confidence Tumbles in October
New York, NY, Oct. 25, 2011 -- Consumer confidence unexpectedly declined in October to the lowest level since March 2009, according to the Conference Board.
Some Economic Indicators Showing Improvement
Washington, DC, Oct. 25, 2011 -- While much of the world is focused on Europe's economic issues, last week's numbers showed economic improvement domestically, especially for manufacturing.
Metroflor Names Cronin Northwest Distributor
Norwalk, CT, Oct. 25, 2011 -- Luxury vinyl firm Metroflor Corporation has named The Cronin Company its new distributor for the Pacific Northwest and has expanded the territory of Tri-West Ltd., one of its existing distributors.
Home Values Continue To Fall
New York, NY, Oct. 25, 2011 -- The S&P/Case-Shiller index of property values fell 3.8% from August 2010, the group said today in New York.
Mohawk on Newsweek's Annual Green List
Dalton, GA, Oct. 25, 2011 -- For the third consecutive year, Newsweek recognized Mohawk Industries in the magazine’s annual ranking of the 500 “greenest” U.S. companies among the largest publicly traded companies.