Delinquencies, Foreclosures Decline in Q3
Washington, DC, Nov. 15, 2012 -- Mortgage delinquencies and home foreclosures declined during the third quarter, the Mortgage Bankers Association said.
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Initial Jobless Claims Surge After Storm
Washington, DC, Nov. 15, 2012 -- Initial claims for unemployment benefits rose 78,000 to a seasonally adjusted 439,000, the Labor Department said.
McGraw-Hill Study Shows Green Schools Support
New York, NY, Nov. 15, 2012 -- According to a new study by McGraw-Hill Construction, both K-12 and universities plan to continue investments in green schools, citing financial and social benefits.
Armstrong Closes Secondary Stock Offering
Lancaster, PA, Nov. 15, 2012-- Armstrong said it has closed its secondary public offering of 5.2 million common shares held by The Armstrong World Industries, Inc. Asbestos Personal Injury Settlement Trust and Armor TPG Holdings, L.P.
Ariana Rugs in GoodWeave Program
Washington, DC, Nov. 15, 2012 -- — Ariana Rugs of Los Angeles has joined the GoodWeave certification program as the first importer of Afghanistan rugs with a supply chain that is certified child-labor-free.
Manufacturing Continues To Contract in New York
New York, NY, Nov. 15, 2012 -- Manufacturing activity in the New York area contracted for the fourth month in a row, according to the Empire State index.
Consumer Inflation Flat in October
Washington, DC, Nov. 15, 2012 -- Higher rents offset a drop in gas prices last month, leaving the consumer price index all but flat in October.
Allegiance Floors Wins Contractor Award
San Antonio, TX, Nov. 15, 2012 -- San Antonio-based Allegiance Floors has recently been recognized as the “Specialty Contractor of the Year” by the San Antonio chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America.
Mortgage Applications Rise After Storm
Washington, DC, Nov. 14, 2012 -- Mortgage application volume rose last week, recovering from superstorm Sandy as well as responding to lower interest rates, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
Retail Sales Decline in October
Washington, DC, Nov. 14, 2012 -- Retail sales in the U.S. declined in October for the first time in four months, according to the Commerce Department.