Foreclosure Filings Down Eighth Straight Month
Irvine, CA, June 16, 2011 -- Foreclosure filings are down for the eighth straight month, according to tracking firm RealtyTrac.
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Philadelphia Manufacturing Index Turns Negative
Philadelphia, PA, June 16, 2011 -- The Philadelphia Fed's manufacturing index fell from +3.9 in May to -7.7 in June, the worst level in 31 months.
Mannington Names Winners of Design Challenge
Chicago, IL, June 16, 2011 -- Mannington Commercial has announced the two grand prize winners in the third year of its tx:style design challenge: A la mode by Sara Meier and Coastal Rocks by Paul Lewandowski.
Credit Card Late Payments at Pre-Recession Rates
New York, NY, June 16, 2011 -- Late payments on credit cards have fallen to rates seen before the Great Recession, and defaults are also heading close to normal levels, according to a series of regulatory filings.
NAM Survey Sees Positive Signs for Manufacturing
Washington, DC, June 15, 2011 -- Last week’s series of economic indicators tended to stress the positive regarding future growth in manufacturing.
NeoCon Shows Robust Commercial Demand
Chicago, IL, June 15, 2011 -- Overall demand for commercial interiors remains robust despite the lack of new commercial construction and recent signs of slowing economic activity.
Mortgage Applications for Refinancing Surge
Washington, DC, June 15, 2011 -- Mortgage application volume rose the most in three months, fueled by demand for refinancing as interest rates continued to fall, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
New Bona Product Gets Greenguard Certification
Aurora, CO, June 15, 2011 -– Hardwood maintenance specialist Bona US said its recently launched Bona Traffic HD has received Greenguard’s Children & Schools Certification.
Core Consumer Prices Rise Most in Three Years
Washington, DC, June 15, 2011 -- The Consumer Price Index rose 0.2% in May, the Labor Department said.
Daltile, ASID Teaming on Design Scholarships
Dallas, TX, June 15, 2011 -- Daltile, in conjunction with the American Society of Interior Designers Foundation, is sponsoring a new scholarship for interior design students.