Existing-Home Sales Up 5.2%
Washington, DC, March 23, 2006--Existing-home sales rose in February following five months of decline, indicating a stabilization is taking place in the market, according to the National Association of Realtors.
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Una Terra Intros Aqua Arte Tile
Portland, ME, March 23, 2006--Una Terra, a provider of premier high-end ceramic, glass and porcelain tile, has added “Aqua Arte” to their collection of some of the most beautiful tile in the world.
Q.E.P. Lenders Waive Non-compliance
Boca Raton, FL, March 22, 2006--In a Securities and Exchange Commission filing, Q.E.P. Co., said it became aware it was in violation of financial covenants under its credit facility.
Interface Shares Off on Downgrades
New York, NY, March 22, 2006--Shares of Interface Inc., fell yesterday on Tuesday after two brokers cut their ratings on the company over valuation concerns after a recent rally in its stock price.
Omnova Posts Smaller 1Q Loss
Fairlawn, OH, March 22, 2006--Omnova Solutions Inc., reported a smaller fiscal first-quarter loss Tuesday, as the year-ago quarter was weighed down by hefty charges.
Las Vegas Market Has New Website
Las Vegas, NV, March 22, 2006--World Market Center has a new, streamlined website that makes it easier for users to access key features and tools.
Study: Companies' Email Response Slipping
New York, NY, March 21, 2006--JupiterResearch, a division of Jupitermedia Corporation, has found that of the 92% of Web sites offering email as a customer support option, only 41% acknowledge receipt of customers' messages with automated email respons
International Design Guild Sponsors 2006 Awards
Manchester, NH, March 22, 2006--Being Bold, Being Passionate, Finding Space In The Spot Light is the rule rather than the exception at International Design Guild, an alliance of luxury floor covering showrooms.
Survey: Manufacturers Are Less Optimistic Than Las
Chicago, IL, March 22, 2005 — The 2006 National Manufacturing Week survey of manufacturers in the United States shows that 44 percent expect manufacturing to trail the overall economy in 2006.
Mortgage Application Volume Down Slightly In Lates
Washington, DC, March 22, 2006--The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) today released its Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending March 17.