New-Home Sales Hit Eight-Month Low
Washington, DC, April 23, 2014 -- Sales of new single-family homes fell in March to the lowest number in eight months, according to the Commerce Department.
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Crossville Diversion Program Hits 40M Pounds
Crossville, TN, April 23, 2014 -- Tile maker Crossville said it has diverted a total of 40 million pounds of fired porcelain since launching its Tile Take-Back program and TOTO USA partnership.
Mortgage Application Volume Falls Last Week
Washington, DC, April 23, 2014 -- Mortgage application volume last week fell as both purchase and refinancing applications declined, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
Art Van Floors Now Part of Furniture Company
Warren, MI, April 23, 2014 -- Art Van Furniture said that Art Van World of Floors is now a wholly owned brand of the company.
House Prices Continue Upward Trend
Washington, DC, April 22, 2014 -- U.S. house prices rose in February, with an increase of 0.6% on a seasonally adjusted basis from the previous month, according to the Federal Housing Finance Agency.
RD Weis Wins Starnet Environmental Award
Ft. Lauderdale, FL, April 22, 2014 -- Commercial contractor RD Weis received Starnet's Environmental Stewardship Award.
Existing Home Sales Edge Down in March
Washington, DC, April 22, 2014 -- Home resales ticked down 0.2% in March to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.59 million, according to the National Association of Realtors.
Fabrica Marks 40th Anniversary
Chattanooga, TN, April 22, 2014 -- Broadloom and rug firm Fabrica International, part of The Dixie Group, is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year.
Leading Economic Indicators Rise in March
New York, NY, April 21, 2014 -- The Conference Board's Leading Economic Index increased 0.8% in March to 100.9 following a 0.5% increase in February.
Mannington a Finalist for Georgia Manufacturing Award
Calhoun, GA, April 21, 2014 -- Mannington Commercial was named a finalist for Georgia Manufacturer of the Year award.