Refinancing Surges as Interest Rates Fall
Washington, DC, March 26, 2008—Mortgage applications increased 48.1 percent on a week-to-week basis due to a surge in refinancing applications, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
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Armstrong Cutting People, Production in Lancaster
Lancaster, PA, March 26, 2008--Armstrong World Industries plans to eliminate about 100 office jobs in Lancaster, according to Lancaster Online.
Home Prices Fall a Record 11.4%, Index Says
New York, NY, March 25, 2008-- U.S. home prices fell 11.4 percent in January, their steepest drop since data was first collected in 1987, according to Standard & Poor's/Case-Shiller index.
INSTALL To Host Michigan Training Event
Philadelphia, PA, March 26, 2008—International Standards and Training Alliance will hold a training and network event in Detroit on May 16.
Green Design for Hospitality Subject of Program
Atlanta, GA, March 26, 2008—Hospitality Design magazine will present HD Green Day on Wednesday, May 14, co-located with HD Expo at the Sands Expo Center/Venetian Conference Center in Las Vegas.
Consumer Expectations Hit a 35-Year low
Washington, DC, March 25, 2008--Consumer confidence hit a 35-year low in March, the Conference Board reported Tuesday.
Carpet One Program Supports Cancer Research
Manchester, NH, March 24, 2008--Now in its fourth year, Carpet One Floor & Home is once again supporting breast cancer research and awareness with the Spring 2008 Carpet One Floor & Home Welcomes Your Support Campaign.
Uniboard's Nu-Green Gets FSC Certification
March 25, 2008--Uniboard's Nu-Green particleboard has been certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC).
Handmade Persian Rugs Getting Competition
Tehran, Iran, March 25, 2008--Selling handmade Persian carpets used to be brisk business in Iran, but the trade now faces uncertainty amid growing automated competition at home and abroad, according to the Iranian Culture Journal.
Välinge Gets Two New U.S. Patents
Viken, Sweden, March 23, 2008--Välinge has received two new U.S. patents related to mechanical locking and plywood floors.