New Home Sales Up 3.5% in September
Washington, October 27--New home sales rose more than expected in September, as low mortgage rates continued to fuel the housing industry throughout most of the U.S.
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Washington, October 27--New home sales rose more than expected in September, as low mortgage rates continued to fuel the housing industry throughout most of the U.S.
Washington, October 25--Sales of existing single family homes were back up again in September after two consecutive monthly declines, according to the National Association of Realtors.
Washington, October 22--The prospect of lengthening commutes is leading more Americans to seek walkable neighborhoods in close-in suburbs and cities, according to the 2004 American Community Survey.
San Diego, CA, October 21--David-Michael, an artist who has contributed his award-winning interior design talents to the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, is launching his own brand identity with the first of many product lines.
Morris Township, NJ, October 20--Honeywell International Inc. said Wednesday that third quarter profit rose 8 percent to meet Wall Street expectations on higher sales. Quarterly earnings were up to $372 million, or 43 cents per share, from $344 million,
Washington, October 15--Producer prices edged up just 0.1 percent in September, held back by a big energy-price drop, but the cost of non-energy items picked up steam, a government report showed on Friday.
Charlotte, NC, October 12--A high-end carpet manufacturer with clients ranging from the White House to Hollywood plans to open a combination showroom and clearance center in Charlotte, according to the Charlotte Observer.
Washington, October 11--The Senate, after a weekend of behind-the-scenes negotiations, struck a deal to allow passage of a sweeping corporate tax bill and spending measures for disaster relief and homeland security.
Vancouver, British Columbia, October 8—BuildDirect said that its laminate flooring products distributed through its new wholesale channel will reach U.S. buyers at substantially lower prices.
Huntingdon Valley, PA, October 6-- Luxury homebuilder Toll Brothers Inc. said it expects to see at least 30 percent growth in net income in fiscal year 2005 on strong demand for more expensive homes as maturing baby boomers enter their peak earning years.