NeoCon Seeking Presenters for Next Year's Shows
Chicago, IL, Aug. 27, 2014 -- The NeoCon trade show has issued a call for presentations for next year's show June 15-17, as well as NeoCon East Oct. 26-27.
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Consumer Confidence Again at Seven-Year High
New York, NY, Aug. 26, 2014 -- Consumer confidence hit a seven-year high in August for the second straight month, according to the Conference Board.
House Price Increases Continue To Slow Down
Washington, DC, Aug. 25, 2014 -- Annual house price increases are continuing to slow down, according to the S&P/Case-Shiller home price index.
Surface Event East Focuses on Education, Networking
Dallas, TX, Aug. 25, 2014 -- Hanley Wood Exhibitions is gearing up for the launch of The International Surface Event East Oct. 19-22 in Miami Beach.
Durable Goods Orders Surge in July
Washington, DC, Aug. 25, 2014 -- Durable goods orders rose sharply in July, mostly due to demand for aircraft, according to the Commerce Department.
FHFA Confirms House Price Increases Decelerating
Washington, DC, Aug. 26, 2014 -- The Federal Housing Finance Agency said that U.S. house prices rose 0.8% in the second quarter, according to its purchase-only, seasonally adjusted House Price Index.
New Home Sales Fall in July
Washington, DC, Aug. 25, 2014 -- Sales of new single-family home fell again in July, according to the Commerce Department.
Van de Wiele To Build Chattanooga Facility
Chattanooga, TN, Aug. 25, 2014 -- Van de Wiele, one of the largest manufacturers of high performing machines for the textile industry, said it plans to invest $5 million in a Chattanooga facility.
Mortgage Rates Hit Lowest Level in Over a Year
Washington, DC, Aug. 25, 2014 -- Mortgage rates last week fell to their lowest level in over a year, according to Freddie Mac.
Mountain Resource Center Coordinates Large Donation
E. Canton, OH, Aug. 25, 2014 -- Mountain Resource Center has coordinated a flooring donation from commercial flooring firm Rubenstein’s to benefit several charitable organizations.