House Prices Rise 10 Consecutive Quarters
Washington, DC, Feb. 25, 2014 -- Home prices rose 1.2% in the fourth quarter of 2013, according to the Federal Housing Finance Agency House Price Index.
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Consumer Confidence Edges Lower in February
New York, NY, Feb. 25, 2014 -- The Conference Board’s consumer confidence index fell to 78.1 in February from 79.4 in January.
Langhorne Carpet Giving Away Six Tons of Wool
Penndel, PA, Feb. 25, 2014 -- Last summer’s electrical fire near the shipping dock of Langhorne Carpet Company's century-old, one-story Pennsylvania mill is resulting in a giveaway of six tons of wool to non-profit organizations.
Carpet One Wins PR Award for Design Videos
Manchester, NH, Feb. 25, 2014 -- Carpet One Floor & Home said it was named the winner of PR Daily’s Social Media Awards in the category of Best Use of You Tube for its Beautiful Design Made Simple video series.
Armstrong Reports Higher Income, Sales
Lancaster, PA, Feb. 24, 2014 - Armstrong World Industries reported fourth quarter net income of $10.8 million, compared to $9.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2012.
Crossville Names Vice President of Manufacturing
Crossville, TN, Feb. 24, 2014 -- Tile maker Crossville said it has named Sam Dryden vice president of manufacturing.
Vision Design Awards Entry Deadline Extended
Chattanooga, TN, Feb. 24, 2014 -- The entry deadline for the annual Vision Design Awards has been extended to March 8.
Shaw Given Georgia Exporting Award
Dalton, GA, Feb. 24, 2014 -- Georgia Governor Nathan Deal recently recognized Shaw Industries among Georgia companies that expanded international markets in 2013.
Existing Home Sales Decline in January
Washington, DC, Feb. 21, 2014 -- Home resales fell 5.1% in January to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.62 million, according to the National Association of Realtors.
Mohawk Sales, Earnings Rise Sharply
Calhoun, GA, Feb. 21, 2014 -- Mohawk Industries reported fourth quarter net earnings of $95 million and earnings per share of $1.29.