Foreclosures, Repossessions Decline in June
Irvine, CA, July 11, 2013 -- Foreclosure starts and repossessions both declined in June, according to tracking firm RealtyTrac.
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30-Year Mortgage Rate Near Two-Year High
Washington, DC, July 11, 2013 -- The interest rate for a 30-year mortgage rose to its highest level in nearly two years this week, according Freddie Mac.
Cradle to Cradle Incorporated in New LEED 4
Charlottesville, VA, July 11, 2013 -– The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has incorporated the Cradle to Cradle Certified Program in the latest version of its Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Version 4.
FCICA Webinar To Address ASTM Standards
West Bloomfield, MI, July 11, 2013 -– FCICA, the Flooring Contractors Association, is hosting its tenth webinar on Thursday, July 18, at 11 a.m. EST.
Burial Ground Stymies Scottish Flooring Firm
Perth, Scotland, July 11, 2013 -- A flooring company is suing a property search firm for more than $1.5 million after it was sold land which contained 15th Century burial ground.
Initial Jobless Claims Rise Last Week
Washington, DC, July 11, 2013 -- Initial claims for unemployment benefits rose 16,000 last week to a seasonally adjusted 360,000, according to the Labor Department.
IICRC Seeks 2014 Board Nominations
Vancouver, WA, July 11, 2013 -- The Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) said it has opened nominations for the 2014 IICRC Board of Directors.
Mortgage Applications Fall Again on Rising Rates
Washington, DC, July 10, 2013 -- Rising mortgage rates resulted in fewer mortgage applications last week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
Designer Yip To Speak at FloorTek Expo
Dalton, GA, July 10, 2013 -- Designer Vern Yip will be the featured speaker at the invitation-only opening breakfast of FloorTek Expo on September 10 at the NorthWest Georgia Trade & Convention Center in Dalton.
Emser Tile Featured on DIY's 'Ultimate Crash'
Los Angeles, CA, July 10, 2013 -- Emser Tile products will be featured on “The Ultimate Crash: House, Kitchen, Bath & Yard,” a DIY Network series.