Three Firms Bidding for Shapell Homes
Los Angeles, CA, Sept. 9, 2013 -- There are three bidders for Shapell Homes of Southern California, according to the Wall Street Journal.
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Economy Creates 169,000 Jobs in August
Washington, DC, Sept. 6, 2013 -- The economy created 169,000 non-farm jobs last month, according to the Labor Department.
Home Builders Using Financing Incentives
New York, NY, Sept. 6, 2013 -- Larger home builders are turning to in-house financing incentives to spur sales, according to a story by Bloomberg News.
Tai Ping Switches to Package Dyeing
New York, NY, Sept. 6, 2013 -- Tai Ping Carpets said it has implemented a new color dye house in its wholly-owned Nanhai, China manufacturing facilities.
Shaw Names Winners of Design is Contest
Cartersville, GA, Sept. 6, 2013 -– Shaw Contract Group has named the winners of its Design is… Award program for architects and design firms
Home Sector is Bright Spot in Retail Sales
New York, NY, Sept. 6, 2013 -- Most retailers reported tepid sales in August although consumers appeared to be more drawn to big-ticket items such as furniture and building supplies.
Mortgage Rates Near 52-Week High
Washington, DC, Sept. 6, 2013 -- Average rates on long-term fixed mortgages neared their highs for the year this week, according to the Freddie Mac Mortgage Market Survey.
Capel, Hable Construction To Create Rug Line
Troy, NC, Sept. 6, 2013 -- Capel Rugs has joined with Susan Hable Smith and Katharine Hable Sweeney of Hable Construction to create a line of exclusive area rugs.
ADP Jobs Report Shows Continued Expansion
Roseland, NJ, Sept. 5, 2013 -- Private employers added 176,000 jobs in August, essentially in line with forecasts, according to payroll processing firm ADP.
Shortage of Lots Hurting Housing Recovery
Washington, DC, Sept. 5, 2013 -- A shortage of buildable lots, especially in the most desirable locations, has emerged as one of the key factors holding back a more robust housing recovery.