Existing Home Sales Highest Since 2009
Washington, DC, May 22, 2013 -- Existing-home sales rose 0.6% in April to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.97 million, according to the National Association of Realtors.
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TCNA Names Marazzi Tile Person of Year
Dallas, TX, May 22, 2013 -- Marazzi USA said that Filippo Marazzi was honored as 2013 Tile Person of the Year by the Tile Council of North America in an award ceremony during Coverings 2103.
Will Marketplace Fairness Act Help Small Biz?
Grand Junction, CO, May 22, 2013 -- Garage Flooring LLC, a small business selling garage flooring and storage, is joining a growing chorus of small businesses that are taking issue with the Marketplace Fairness Act.
WFCA Continues Annual Consumer Media Tour
Anaheim, CA, May 22, 2013 – The World Floor Covering Association has finished the New York portion of its annual consumer media tour.
Lowe's Reports Higher Earnings on Lower Sales
Mooresville, NC, May 22, 2013 -- Home center Lowe's reported a 2.5% increase in first-quarter net earnings to $540 million, or $0.49 a share, from $527 million, or $0.43 a share, in the year-ago period.
Mortgage Applications Down as Rates Rise
Washington, DC, May 22, 2013 -- Mortgage application volume dropped last week by the most in almost five months as interest rates rose, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
CraftCroswell Marks 40th Anniversary
Ridgeland, MS, May 22, 2013 -- Commercial flooring contractor CraftCroswell, Inc. recently marked its 40th anniversary with an event at the Mississippi Museum of Art March 28.
Housing Recovery Spurs Home Depot Sales
Atlanta, GA, May 21, 2013 -- The Home Depot reported first quarter net income of $1.2 billion, or $0.83 per share, compared with net earnings of $1.0 billion, or $0.68 per share, a year ago.
FCICA Elects New Board Members
West Bloomfield, MI, May 21, 2013 -– FCICA, the flooring contractors association, has elected three new board of directors for 2013 – 2016 term of office.
Flor Lauches Consumer Design Service
Chicago, IL, May 21, 2013 -- Flor, the carpet design squares company, has launched the Flor Possibility Studio, an interactive service designed to help customers create their own unique Flor composition.