Existing Home Sales Surge in August
Washington, DC, Sept. 21, 2011 -- Sales of existing homes rose 7.7% to a five-month high in August, according to the National Association of Realtors.
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NAHB Urges Balanced Approach to Inventory
Washington, DC, Sept. 21, 2011 -- The National Association of Home Builders has urged the Administration and Congress to take a balanced approach in disposing of the large inventory of real estate owned (REO) properties.
Bentley Prince Street Names Two Vice Presidents
Los Angeles, CA, Sept. 21, 2011 -- Bentley Prince Street has named Clint Schramm and Johnny Bryant to its executive management team.
Q.E.P. Reports Record Net Sales for Six Months
Boca Raton, FL, Sept. 21, 2011 -- Q.E.P. CO. reported record net sales of $135.6 million for the six months ended Aug. 31, an increase of $14.4 million or 11.9% from the $121.2 million reported in the same period of fiscal 2011.
Daltile To Begin Ninth Season on Extreme Makeover
Dallas, TX, Sept. 21, 2011 -- Daltile has signed on for its ninth consecutive season as tile provider to ABC’s “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition,” which premieres its ninth season Sunday, Sept, 25.
Mortgage Applications Rise on Refinancing
Washington, DC, Sept. 21, 2011 -- Mortgage applications edged up slightly last week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
Wanke Cascade President Johnson Dies
Portland, OR, Sept. 20, 2011 -- Wanke Cascade President James W. Johnson has died at age 57 after a short battle with cancer.
Housing Starts Decline in August but Permits Rise
Washington, DC, Sept. 20, 20110 -- Builders began construction on fewer homes in August, according to the Commerce Department.
BASF Adds Russian Polyurethane Systems Site
St. Petersburg, Russia, Sept. 20, 2011 -- BASF has added a second Russian polyurethane systems site.
R.D. Weis in Joint Venture, Names VP
New York, NY, Sept. 20, 2011 -- Commercial flooring contractor RD Weis Companies has signed a joint venture agreement with Facility Management World Wide Ltd, which specializes in facilities-related consulting.