Chicago Manufacturing Expands in November
Chicago, IL, Nov. 27, 2013 -- Manufacturing activity in the Chicago area expanded at a faster rate than expected in November, according to the Chicago purchasing managers index.
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CFI To Hold Training Events at Surfaces
Kansas City, MO, Nov. 27, 2013 -- CFI, the International Certified Flooring Installers Association, has a major presence at The International Surface Event 2014.
House Prices Continue To Rise in September
New York, NY, Nov. 26, 2013 -- Home prices in September were up 13.29% over last year, according to the S&P/Case Shiller composite index.
Building Permits Highest Since 2008
Washington, DC, Nov. 26, 2013 -- Residential building permits rose to their highest level since June 2008 in October, according to the Commerce Department.
Consumer Confidence at Seven Month Low
New York, NY, Nov. 26, 2013 -- Consumer confidence fell in November to the lowest level in seven months, according to the Conference Board.
Mannington Commercial Releases EPD for Tile
Calhoun, GA, Nov. 26, 2013 -- Mannington Commercial said it has released a second environmental product declaration (EPD) for its Infinity RE modular carpet tiles.
November's Sustainability Month for Mohawk
Calhoun, GA, Nov. 25, 2013 -- Mohawk Group has designated November as the company’s inaugural sustainability month.
Mohawk Group, Future Institute, in Partnership
Calhoun, GA, Nov. 25, 2013 -- Mohawk Group said it is in a partnership with the International Living Future Institute (ILFI) as one of the organization’s transformative sponsors.
Pending Home Sales Fall in October
Washington, DC, Nov. 25, 2013 -- Pending home sales fell in October for the fifth straight month, according to the National Association of Realtors.
'Helocs' Spurring Home Improvement Projects
New York, NY, Nov. 25, 2013 --Spending on home renovations is rising significantly thanks to the resurgence of home equity lines of credit, Bloomberg News reports.