Interface Names Cogan to Board of Directors
Atlanta, GA, Jan. 10, 2013 -- Interface has named Andrew Cogan to its board of directors.
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Housing Affordability in 2012 Likely Hit Record
Washington, DC, Jan. 10, 2013 -- Housing affordability was probably the highest ever last year due to low prices and interest rates, according to the National Association of Realtors.
Initial Jobless Claims Edge Higher
Washington, DC, Jan. 10, 2013 -- Initial applications for unemployment benefits increased by 4,000 to a seasonally adjusted 371,000 last week, the Labor Department said.
Shaw Living Residential Now Part of Tuftex
Dalton, GA, Jan. 10, 2013 -- The residential portion of rug specialist Shaw Living is being realigned under the Tuftex–Carpets of California division.
M.P. Global Gets Patents for Underlayment
Norfolk, NE, Jan. 10, 2013 -- MP Global Products said that U.S. patents have been awarded to Alan B. Collison and Chad A. Collison, president and vice president, respectively.
Small Business Optimism Ticks Higher
Washington, DC, Jan. 9, 2013 -- Small business optimism edged higher in December but was the second-worst reading since March 2010, according to the National Federation of Independent Business.
Mortgage Application Volume Surges
Washington, DC, Jan. 9, 2013 -- Mortgage application volume last week rose 11.7%, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
Crossville Featured on 'Designing Spaces'
Crossville, TN, Jan. 9, 2013 -- Crossville's tile products will be featured in the show Designing Spaces this week.
Carpet One Rolls Out Digital Consumer Magazine
Orlando, FL, Jan. 9, 2012 -- Carpet One Floor & Home is launching a quarterly digital magazine available for customers to download free of charge on their iPad or iPhone.
Major Home Purchaser Steps Up Buying
New York, NY, Jan. 8, 2012 -- Home prices may well be rising faster than many experts believe.