Jeffrey Court Launches Commercial Division, Spec-09
Norco, CA, May 27, 2021—Jeffrey Court announced the launch of a commercial division, Spec-09 by Jeffrey Court.
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Durable Goods Orders Down 1.3% in April
Washington, DC, May 27, 2021-New orders for manufactured durable goods in April decreased $3.2 billion or 1.3% to $246.2 billion, the U.S. Census Bureau announced.
Bjelin to Build Croatia Factory to Produce Hardwood Utilizing Woodura Tech
Viken, Sweden, April 9, 2021-Välinge licensee and sister company, Bjelin, will build a mega-factory in Croatia for wood flooring based on Woodura technology.
Jobless Claims Continued Decline in Third Week of May
Washington, DC, May 27, 2021—In the week ending May 22, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 406,000, a decrease of 38,000 from the previous week's unrevised level of 444,000, according to the Department of Labor.
Uzin Utz Joins Fuse as Network Supplier
Aurora, CO, May 27, 2021—Uzin Utz North America has just Fuse Alliance as a network supplier.
Key Named Director of Hospitality Project & Design Services for Nourison
Saddle Brook, NJ, May 27, 2021-Nourison is pleased to announce the appointment of Matt Key as director of project & design services for its hospitality business segment.
Mortgage Applications Declined 4.2% in Third Week of May
Washington, DC, May 26, 2021—Mortgage applications decreased 4.2% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association's (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending May 21, 2021.
AIA Announces 2021 Education Design Awardwinners
Washington, DC, May 26, 2021—The American Institute of Architects' (AIA) Committee on Architecture for Education (CAE) is recognizing 11 projects for state-of-the-art designs of schools and learning centers.
"Pocket Listings" On the Rise Amid Tight Housing Market
New York, NY, May 26, 2021—Real-estate agents are selling more homes to select customers while bypassing the public market, a move that squeezes supply tighter for many buyers when inventory is already near record lows, reports the Wall Street Journal.
New Home Sales Declined 5.9% in April, Up 48.3% YOY
Washington, DC, May 25, 2021-Sales of new single-family houses in April 2021 were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 863,000, according to estimates released jointly by the U.S. Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development.