Mortgage Application Volume Falls
Washington, DC, July 24, 2013 -- Mortgage application volume last week fell 1.2% from a week earlier, according to Mortgage Bankers Association.
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Tate Marks 50th Anniversary
Jessup, MD, July 24, 2013 -– Raised access flooring firm Tate is celebrating 50 years in the access floor industry.
Home Prices Continue to Increase
Washington, DC, July 23, 2013 -- U.S. home prices continued to rise from April to May, with an increase of 0.7%, according to the Federal Housing Finance Authority.
Real Estate Investors Cooling on Homes
Washington, DC, July 23, 2013 -- There are signs that investors are cooling on the distressed housing market, according to the Campbell/Inside Mortgage Finance HousingPulse Tracking Survey.
Stainmaster Wins Women's Choice Award
Kennesaw, GA, July 23, 2013 – Invista Surfaces said that its Stainmaster carpet has been awarded the 2013 Women’s Choice Award for ‘Best for Home’ by WomenCertified, Inc.
Atlanta Market To Maintain Eight Day Run
Atlanta, GA, July 23, 2013 -- The Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market will maintain its eight day run for the January and July 2014 Markets.
China Ceramics Division Wins Brand Award
Jinjiang, China, July 23, 2013 -- China Ceramics Co. said that its subsidiary Hengda Tile has been awarded one of China's 500 Most Valuable Brands as certified by the World Brand Laboratory on June 26.
A&M Supply Named Florida Formica Distributor
Pinellas Park, FL, July 23, 2013 -- A&M Supply said that it has been named the exclusive distributor for Formica Flooring in Florida.
Existing Homes Sales Dip 1.2%
Washington, DC, July 22, 2013—Existing home sales declined in June 1.2% to an annualized rate of 5.08 million units. Lack of inventory and rising interest rates are a key factor.
Worldwide Laminate Sales Flat According to EPLF
Bielefeld, Germany, July 22, 2013—The European Producers of Laminate Flooring (EPLF) said worldwide first quarter 2013 sales of laminate flooring were flat compared to the first quarter of 2012.