Initial Jobless Claims Rise Last Week
Washington, DC, Feb. 13, 2014 -- Initial jobless claims rose by 8,000 to a seasonally adjusted 339,000 in the week ended Feb. 8, the Labor Department said.
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Repossessions Fall Sharply Over Year Ago
Irvine, CA, Feb. 13, 2014 -- Fewer homes were repossessed in January, as the number of completed foreclosures fell to the lowest level in more than six years, according to tracking firm RealtyTrac.
Fuse Alliance Names Pompo Preferrred Provider
Aurora, CO, Feb. 13, 2014 -- The Fuse Alliance said that Donato Pompo and Ceramic Tile and Stone Consultants is the group's newest preferred service provider.
Retail Sales Decline in January
Washington, DC, Feb. 13, 2014 -- Retail sales fell 0.4% in January, according to the Commerce Department.
Orian Announces $13 Million Expansion
Columbia, SC, Feb. 12, 2014 -- Orian Rugs said it will spend $13 million to expand its South Carolina facility.
Surfaces Show Attendance Rises This Year
Dallas, TX, Feb. 12, 2014 -- Attendance at the International Surface Event rose 7% over last year, according to Hanley Wood Exhibitions.
Late Mortgage Payment Rate Continues to Fall
New York, NY, Feb. 12, 2014 -- The rate of late payment on home loans has hit the lowest level in more than five years, according to credit reporting agency Transunion.
Cradle to Cradle Institute Outlines Updates
San Francisco, Feb. 12, 2014 -- The Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute has added three new board members, 10 international assessors and has rolled out a new product registry.
Mortgage Application Volume Declines
Washington, DC, Feb. 12, 2014 -- Mortgage application volume fell last week as both purchase and refinancing applications declined, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
Nuheat Promotes Thomson to Vice President
Vancouver, BC, Feb. 12, 2014 -- Nuheat Industries has promoted director of sales Peter Thomson to vice president of sales.