Homeowner Equity Falling With Housing Prices
Washington, DC, June 10, 2011 -- Falling real estate prices are eroding home equity, according to the Federal Reserve.
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Brazilian Tile Industry Holds Networking Event
Miami Beach, FL, June 10, 2011 -- The Brazilian Association of Ceramic Tiles Manufacturers held its first Brasil Ceramic Tiles Experience May 19-22.
Commercial/Multifamily Delinquency Rates Mixed
Washington, DC, June 10, 2011 -- Delinquency rates among different commercial/multifamily mortgage investor groups were mixed in the first quarter of this year, the Mortgage Bankers Association says.
Summer Rug Market Gets Underway July 14
Atlanta, GA, June 10, 2011 -– The world’s largest collection of area rugs will be the centerpiece of The Atlanta International Area Rug Market July 14—17.
Amtico Gets Safety and Health Certification
Atlanta, GA, June 9, 2011 -- Amtico International said it has been certified to the Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program by the U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety & Health Administration.
InterfaceFlor Collaborating With Canadian Recycler
Monterey, CA, June 9, 2011 -- Modular carpet maker InterfaceFlor said it is taking its carpet recycling know-how on the road by forming alliances with regional carpet recycling operations throughout North America.
Jobless Applications Edge Up Last Week
Washington, DC, June 9, 2011 -- Initial applications for unemployment benefits ticked up 1,000 to a seasonally adjusted 427,000 last week, the Labor Department said.
Flor Wins Chicago Design Leadership Award
Chicago, IL, June 9, 2011 -- Modular carpet firm Flor, Inc. received the Corporate Design Leadership Award from the AIGA Chicago Chapter at the organization's annual meeting.
GoodWeave Holds 'One in a Million' Campaign
New York, NY, June 9, 2011 -- On June 12, World Day against Child Labor, the nonprofit GoodWeave celebrates the progress it has made through its partners in the fight against child labor.
IIDA To Induct Conant as President
Chicago, IL, June 9, 2011 -- The International Interior Design Association will induct Peter Conant, managing principal at Conant Architects, as the association’s president for the 2011-2012 term at the group's annual meeting June 12.