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Washington, DC, Oct. 5, 2009--Homebuyers age 55 and over are seeking homes approximately the same size as their present home and, unlike six years ago, they're less inclined to spend for more glamorous furnishings.
Boston, MA, Oct. 5, 2009--Rug designer and manufacturer Merida Meridian has paired up with Boston not-for-profit organization Artists For Humanity (AFH) to kick off an eight-week rug design contest.
Washington, DC, Oct. 5, 2009--Former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan predicted Sunday that the unemployment rate will push past 10 percent and stay at that level for a while.
Montreal, Quebec, Oct, 5, 2009--FieldTurf Tarkett has named Stephane Leudet to the position of vice president, Indoor Division, North America.
Lancaster, PA, Oct. 5, 2009--Gerbert Limited, exclusive U.S. distributor of Polyflor commercial flooring, said that a wide range of Polyflor products have been awarded FloorScore certification for indoor air quality.
Washington, DC, Oct. 5, 2009--The Small Business Administration ended its 2009 fiscal year on Wednesday and the agency approved less than 45,000 loans, down 36% compared to last year and 56% from 2007.
Fresno, CA, Oct. 2, 2009--One of the oldest and best-known floor-covering retailers in the central San Joaquin Valley has filed for bankruptcy.
Washington, DC, Oct. 2, 2009--The average rate on 30-year fixed-rate mortgages fell this week below 5% to a four-month low, according to Freddie Mac's weekly survey.
Barnwell, SC, Oct. 2, 2009--Formica Flooring said that A&M Supply Corporation will distribute its products throughout North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama and Tennessee.
Castellon, Spain, Oct. 2, 2009--Tau has acquired the Porcelanatto trademark for its worldwide commercial use.