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St. Louis, MO, Aug. 30, 2012 -- The National Wood Flooring Association said that Fortifiber Building Systems Group is the first manufacturer to be approved under the NWFA Accepted Product Seal program.
Washington, DC, Aug. 30, 2012 -- Initial applications for unemployment benefits were unchanged last week, the Labor Department said.
Dalton, GA, Aug. 29, 2012 -- Jennifer Mendez, the Carpet and Rug Institute's vice president for government relations, was elected treasurer of the State Government Affairs Council.
Washington, DC, Aug. 30, 2012 -- Average fixed mortgage rates fell this week and are just above record lows from earlier this year.
Washington, DC, Aug. 29, 2012 -- Pending home sales rose 2.4% in July to the highest level since April 2010, according to the National Association of Realtors.
Washington, DC, Aug. 29, 2012 -- Second quarter economic growth was revised higher due mainly to higher consumer spending and slower growth in imports, according to the Commerce Department.
Dalton, GA, Aug. 29, 2012 -- J+J/Invision said it has received BREEAM Certification for 22 modular products featuring its eKo modular backing system.
Washington, DC, Aug. 29, 2012 -- Overall mortgage application volume in the U.S. last week declined 4.3% although purchase applications rose, the Mortgage Bankers Association said.
Saint-Georges, Quebec, Aug. 29, 2012 -- Hardwood manufacturer Mirage will hold a Dream.Dare.Do.sale Sept. 24 through Nov. 2 in North America.
Dalton, GA, Aug. 29, 2012 -- Oriental Weavers will host a “Take a Bite out of the Big Apple” themed grand opening of its new showroom at the New York Home Fashions Market on Sept. 10 from 4–7 p.m.