Mortgage Application Volume Declines
Washington, DC, Aug. 24, 2011 -- Mortgage application volume in the U.S. last week fell a seasonally adjusted 2.4% from the previous week, the Mortgage Bankers Association said.
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Centiva Plant Gets ISO 14001 Certification
Florence, AL, Aug. 24, 2011 -- Resilient flooring firm Centiva said its environmental management system in Florence has been certified by external auditors to meet ISO 14001 standards.
Warren Tyler Joins Floor Covering Institute
St. Louis, MO, Aug. 24, 2011 -- Warren Tyler has joined the Floor Covering Institute LLC, the international consulting group formed to serve the flooring industry.
Sphinx Showing for First Time at Chicago Market
Dalton, GA, Aug. 24, 2011 -- Sphinx by Oriental Weavers said it will show for the first time at this year’s Chicago International Casual Furniture and Accessories Market Sept. 12-15.
Chain Stores Sales Up Last Week Over 2010
New York, NY, Aug. 23, 2011 -- Chain-store sales for the week ended Aug. 20 rose 3% from a year ago, according to the International Council of Shopping Centers.
New Home Sales in July Less Than Expected
Washington, DC, Aug. 23, 2011 -- New home sales in the U.S. fell more than expected in July to the lowest level in five months, according to the Commerce Department.
Greenberg Golf Tournament Set Sept. 21
Manchester, NH, Aug. 23, 2011 -- The Alan Greenberg Charity Golf Tournament to benefit the Floor Covering Industry Foundation will be held Sept. 21 at Barnsley Gardens resort in Adairsville, Georgia.
Survey of Economists Sees No Double Dip
New York, NY, Aug. 23, 2011 -- The economy isn't likely to slide back into another recession, although growth will remain tepid for the rest of the year, according to a survey of leading economists by the Associated Press.
Foreclosure Problem Growing Worse, MBA Says
Washington, DC, Aug. 23, 2011 -- The home foreclosure problem is growing worse, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
Iran Exports $138M of Carpets in Four Months
Tehran, Iran, Aug. 23, 2011 -- Iran exported $138 million worth of handmade carpets in the first four months of the current Iranian calendar year ended July 22, according to the Tehran Times.