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Washington, DC, July 20--Indicating that single-family home builders remain largely upbeat regarding conditions in the new-homes market, the monthly National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) edged down a single point to
Washington, July 20--Home construction took its biggest tumble in more than a year during June, as mortgage rates crept upward and hiring weakened. Building permits, which provide a glimpse of future demand, also fell sharply.
Mississauga, Ontario, July 20--Torlys is introducing eight new “easy living” ceramic and natural stone-look STEPS™ LaminateTile floors.
Dalton, GA, July 20--Versant, a new tufted area rug collection from Shaw Living, was specifically designed to say “More with less” by utilizing pleasing natural textures combined with current and fresh colors to achieve a soft yet vibrant statement.
Minneapolis, MN, July 19--Some call it the last frontier of the home remodeling craze that has overtaken our TV schedules in the past four years. They're talking about the garage.
St. Paul, MN, July 19---3M today announced its second quarter 2004 sales and earnings results.
St. Louis, MO, July 19--Instructors of the International Standards and Training Alliance (INSTALL) are training thousands of professional installers with the most up-to-date industry information available.
Dalton, GA, July 17--Martha Stewart was sentenced Friday to five months in prison, but a Shaw Industries official said the company will stick with her, according to the Chattanooga Times/Free Press.
Chicago, IL, July 19, 2004--InterfaceFLOR has announced a nationwide partnership and product roll-out with Lowe's. Part of Interface, Inc., InterfaceFLOR is the first high-style, modular floorcovering created for the residential market.
Hoffman Estates, IL, July 19—Sears has named Catherine David to the post of vice president and general manager of The Great Indoors.