Mortgage Application Volume Declines
Washington, DC, June 29, 2011 -- Home mortgage application volume fell last week even as mortgage rates dropped, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
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Empire Today Expanding in Ohio Markets
Northlake, IL, June 29, 2011 -- Empire Today said it will expand its services into the Dayton, Cincinnati and Columbus, Ohio areas.
Floor and Decor Expanding in California
Atlanta, GA, June 29, 2011-- Floor and Decor Outlets of America, Inc. said its plans to open a new 70,000 square foot store in Orange County, California on September 1.
Unilin Ends License With Chinese Firm
Bertrange, Luxembourg, June 29, 2011 -- Flooring Industries said it has terminated its license agreement with Chinese laminate flooring firm Changzhou Lange.
Flexco Signs New England Flooring Supply
Tuscumbia, AL, June 29, 2011 -- - Resilient flooring firm Flexco has signed distributor New England Flooring Supply.
Desso's EcoBase Backing Gets Certification
Waalwijk, The Netherlands, June 29, 2011 -- European Carpet firm Desso said it has become the first to develop eco-innovative materials and processes to recycle an entire carpet product back into carpet tiles.
Home Prices Rise in April
New York, NY, June 28, 2011 -- U.S. home prices rose for the first time in eight months with a 0.7% increase, according to the S&P/Case-Shiller home price gauge released Tuesday.
Mohawk Closing North Carolina Spinning Plant
Raleigh, NC, June 28, 2011 -- Mohawk is closing a yarn spinning plant in Laurel Hill, according to newsobserver.com.
Big Banks Reject More Mortgage Applications
Washington, DC, June 28, 2011 -- The percentage of mortgage applications rejected by the nation's largest lenders increased last year, according to the Wall Street Journal.
Consumer Confidence Declines in June
New York, NY, June 28, 2011 -- The Conference Board reported that consumer confidence in June declined to a seven-month low as job worries increased.