New Home Sales Surge in December
Washington, DC, Jan. 27, 2015 -- Sales of new single-family homes surged in December, according to the Commerce Department.
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Returning Buyers Could Boost Housing Market
Irvine, CA, Jan. 27, 2015 -- RealtyTrac says that millions of people who lost their homes to foreclosure during the housing and financial crisis are poised to become homeowners again over the next eight years.
House Prices Edge Higher in November
Washington, DC, Jan. 27, 2015 -- House prices increased by 0.2% in November from October, as year-over-year prices rose 4.3%, according to the S&P/Case-Shiller index.
Durable Goods Orders Fall Sharply in December
Washington, DC, Jan. 27, 2015 -- Durable goods orders fell sharply in December, mostly due to a huge decline in demand for commercial aircraft, according to the Commerce Department.
Domotex Asia Set for March 24-26
Shanghai, China, Jan. 26, 2015 -- The floor covering industry will meet in Shanghai at Domotex asia/Chinafloor March 24-26.
Empire Today To Open First Three Stores
Northlake, IL, Jan. 26, 2015 -- Empire Today is opening stores for the first time in its 55-year history, according to the Chicago Tribune.
Schönox Names Winners of Worst Subfloor Contest
Las Vegas, NV, Jan. 26, 2015 -- Schönox named the winners of its Worst Subfloor in North America Contest at Surfaces last week.
Builder Horton Reports Higher Earnings, Sales
Ft. Worth, TX, Jan. 26, 2015 -- Homebuilder D.R. Horton reported that first quarter earnings rose to $142.5 million, or $0.39 a share, from $123.2 million, or $0.36 a share, in the same period a year ago.
Armstrong Laminate Wins Good Design Award
Lancaster, PA, Jan. 26, 2015 -- Armstrong Residential Flooring said its Architectural Remnants laminate flooring has taken top honors in the 2014 Good Design Awards.
Tandus Centiva Expands Use of TandusTape
Dalton, GA, Jan. 26, 2015 -- Tandus Centiva has expanded TandusTape for use with Flex-Aire Modular products.