Jobless Claims Fall Slightly Last Week
Washington, DC, Jan. 8, 2015 -- Initial claims for unemployment benefits fell slightly last week and remained below 300,000, according to the Labor Department.
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Oil Plunge Could Hurt Home Prices in Some Areas
New York, NY, Jan. 7, 2015 -- Although home prices have continued to rise, plunging oil prices could cause a slow-down in price appreciation in some markets, according to analysis firm CoreLogic.
Private Employers Hire More Than Expected in December
Roseland, NJ, Jan. 7, 2015 -- U.S. private employers added 241,000 jobs in December, according to payrolls processor ADP.
Mortgage Application Volume Declines Sharply
Washington, DC, Jan. 7, 2015 -- Mortgage application volume fell 9.1% last week from two weeks ago, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey.
Nemo Tile Names Juranich CEO
New York, NY, Jan. 7, 2015 -- Frank Juranich has been named COO of Nemo Tile Co.
Former Burtco President Kokoszka Dies
East Ridge, TN, Jan. 6, 2015 -- Robert Edward Kokoszka, 76, of East Ridge, died early Friday, Jan. 2.
WONZ To Show New Fiber Technology at Surfaces
Marietta, GA, Jan. 6, 2015 -- Wools of New Zealand said it will exhibit rugs colored with gold to introduce a new fiber technology at Surfaces 2015 Jan. 20-23.
Domotex To Feature Innovations in All Categories
Hannover, Germany, Jan. 6, 2015 -- Domotex 2015, which runs Jan. 17-20, will once again feature the best of floorcovering in all categories.
Apartment Vacany Rate Flat in Fourth Quarter
New York, NY, Jan. 6, 2015 -- The U.S. apartment vacancy rate was flat in the fourth quarter, although rent prices continued to increase, according to real estate research firm Reis Inc.
Flooring America Holding Bi-Annual Meeting
National Harbor, MD, Jan. 6, 2015 -- Flooring America/Flooring Canada is holding its bi-annual meeting this week called conneXtion for its more than 500 independent floor covering retailers.