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New York, March 14, 2007--A syndicated business column on MSN.com's finance site criticizing Home Depot’s customer service hit such a nerve with readers it prompted the largest number of reader responses in the site's history.
Washington, DC, March 13, 2007--Unusual weather patterns and problems in the subprime lending marketplace are creating challenges in assessing housing market conditions, according to the National Association of Realtors.
Washington, DC, March 13, 2007--Many more homeowners were unable to keep up with their mortgage payments in the fourth quarter, the Mortgage Bankers Association said Tuesday, with the rate of homes entering the foreclosure process hitting a record 0.54%.
Washington, DC, March 13, 2007--Business inventories grew again in January after a one-month drawdown in December, the Commerce Department reported Tuesday.
Augusta, MA, March 13, 2007--NRF Distributors, a major distributor of flooring in New England, laid off 42 people Monday, citing sales declines from a softening real estate market.
New York, NY, March 13, 2007--Chain store sales for the week ended March 10 rose 2.1% from the year-ago period, the International Council of Shopping Centers, Inc. and UBS Securities said in a survey released on Tuesday.
Washington, DC, March 13, 2007--Retail rose 0.1% in February after remaining flat in January, the Commerce Department reported Tuesday.
Washington, DC, March 13, 2007--Small and mid-sized companies are optimistic about the U.S. economy's prospects in 2007 on the back of brisk first-quarter sales and increased revenue, according to a survey released on Tuesday.
Dallas, TX , March 12, 2007--Carpet One announced the recipients of their annual awards at the 3rd Annual Awards Gala during their Winter Convention in Dallas.
Jackson, MS, March 12, 2007--The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) will honor Henry M. Rothberg, B.S.Ch.E., A.I.Ch.E., A.C.S., chairman of the board of Laticrete International, Inc. with the prestigious Joe A. Tarver Cornerstone Award.