NABE Economists See Slowly Improving Economy
Washington, DC, Oct. 15, 2012 -- Business economists predict a slowly improving economic outlook in the U.S., according to the latest survey by the National Association for Business Economics.
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Some Analysts See Potential Housing Boom
New York, NY, Oct. 15, 2012 -- A few analysts are starting to believe that the U.S. may be on the verge of another housing boom, according to a CNNMoney story.
Sherwin Williams Sees Stronger Housing Market
Chattanooga, TN, Oct. 15, 2012 -- Single-family housing could be making a comeback, according to a story in the Chattanooga Times Free Press.
Paris Ceramics Enters Hardwood Business
Paris, France, Oct. 15, 2012 -- Paris Ceramics has entered the hardwood market.
New York Manufacturing Remains Weak
Washington, DC, Oct. 15, 2012 -- New York area manufacturers said business continued to deteriorate in October, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.
Beazer Homes Has Reverse Stock Split
Atlanta, GA, Oct. 15, 2012 -- Home builder Beazer Homes USA said Friday it will implement a reverse 1-for-5 stock split.
AmericasMart Rebranding a Rug Floor
Atlanta, GA, Oct. 15, 2012 -- AmericasMart Atlanta said it is rebranding floor 4 of Building 1 by integrating home furnishings and home accents with area rugs.
Consumer Sentiment Surges Higher in October
Ann Arbor, MI, Oct. 12, 2012 -- Consumer sentiment rose in early October, according to the University of Michigan-Thomson Reuters consumer-sentiment survey.
CFI Teaching Installation Techniques in Chile
Kansas City, MO, Oct. 12, 2012 -- The International Certified Flooring Installers Association (CFI) is conducting installation training in Santiago, Chile this week with Sodimac Home Centers.
Credit, Appraisals Hurting Home Sales, NAR Says
Washington, DC, Oct. 12, 2012 -- The real estate market is recovering but still faces hurdles, notably from tight mortgage credit, according to the National Association of Realtors.