Consumer Sentiment Highest Since Early 2008
Ann Arbor, MI, Sept. 25, 2009--Consumer sentiment improved in late September, according to the Reuters/University of Michigan index.
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SnapLock Industries Awarded Two Patents
Salt Lake City, UT, Sept. 25, 2009- SnapLock Industries Inc. said it was awarded two U.S. patents for its DuraCourt and BounceBack sports surfaces.
Missouri Hardwood Flooring Mill For Sale
Birch Tree, MO, Sept. 25, 2009--Missouri Hardwood Flooring is expected to change ownership in the near future, according to the Howell County News.
Valinge Sues Granite Expo for Patent Infringement
Viken, Sweden, Sept. 25, 2009--Välinge has filed a lawsuit for patent infringement against Granite Expo & Co. Inc, Granite Expo Installation Co Inc., Granite Expo LLC, and Granite & Marble Expo.
Mortgage Rates Stay Low; 15-Year Lowest Since '91
Washington, DC, Sept. 25, 2009--Mortgage rates remained at three-month lows this week, with the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaging 5.04%, unchanged from last week.
KB Home Narrows Loss, Is Uncertain About Recovery
Los Angeles, CA, Sept. 25, 2009--KB Home said its losses narrowed as orders rose 62% from the year-earlier quarter.
Durable Goods Orders Fall Unexpectedly
Washington, DC, Sept. 25, 2009--Orders for durable goods fell sharply during August on lower aircraft demand.
Boomers Want Green Homes, Don't Want To Pay More
Washington, DC, Sept. 24, 2009--There's a disconnect among retiring boomers between desire and willingness to pay for green homes, according to a new survey from the National Association of Home Builders and the MetLife Mature Market Institute.
Shaw Recycling 30 Tons of LaQuinta Hotel Carpet
Dalton, GA, Sept. 23, 2009--Shaw Hospitality Group and La Quinta Inns & Suites have partnered to keep more than 30 tons of carpet from landfills during five La Quinta hotels renovations.
Construction Backlog Rises Sharply in July
Washington, DC, Sept. 24, 2009--Associated Builders and Contractors said that the nation's Construction Backlog Indicator for July rose 8.9 percent to 6.1 months from 5.6 months in June.