Mortgage Applications Up on Refinancing
Washington, DC, April 10, 2013 -- Mortgage application volume rose last week on stronger demand for refinancing, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
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Alliance Flooring Names Retailers of Year
Orlando, FL, April 10, 2013 -- Alliance Flooring, Inc., parent company of CarpetsPlus Colortile, Carpetland USA, Floorco and Clean Touch Pro, recently held its 2013 Convention in Orlando.
Aquafil Selling Engineering Plastics Business
Cartersville, GA, April 9, 2013 -- Aquafil Group said it is selling its engineering plastics business unit to Domo Chemicals.
Small Business Optimism Index Declines in March
Washington, DC, April 9, 2013 -- The National Federation of Independent Business optimism index fell 1.3 points to 89.5 in March.
Shaw Sponsoring HGTV Smart Home
Dalton, GA, April 9, 2013 -- Shaw Floors will be the exclusive flooring provider and sponsor of the first HGTV Smart Home Giveaway, set for spring.
Wholesale Inventories Fall, Sales Rise in February
Washington, DC, April 9, 2013 -- U.S. wholesale inventories fell 0.3% in February and were revised down for January, according to the Commerce Department.
Beaulieu Names Surfaces Contest Winners
Las Vegas, NV, April 9, 2013 -- Beaulieu America announced the winning dealers in its Surfaces 2013 drawing.
Improving Housing Markets Index Holds Steady
Washington, DC, April 8, 2013 -- Following seven consecutive months of gains, the list of improving U.S. housing markets remained virtually unchanged in April, according to the National Association of Home Builders.
Lessick Becomes Chairman of NWFA
Dallas, TX, April 8, 2013 -- John Lessick of Apex Wood Floors is the new chairman of the National Wood Flooring Association Board of Directors.
Interface Facility Gets LEED Gold Certification
Acworth, GA, April 8, 2013 -- Interface's facility dedicated to its installation and maintenance business has earned LEED Gold certification.