Karastan Holding Fall Sales Event
Dalton, GA, Oct. 5, 2012 -- Karastan said it is extending a consumer rebate offer to entice luxury buyers to purchase floor covering this fall.
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Economists Say Housing Market Is Rebounding
New York, NY, Oct. 3, 2012 -- A new CNNMoney survey of economists shows they believe the housing market has finally turned the corner.
Private Job Growth Stronger Than Expected
Rosedale, NJ, Oct. 3, 2012 -- Private employers added 162,000 jobs in September, according to ADP Employment Services.
Plywood Makers File Petition Against Chinese
Washington, DC, Oct. 3, 2012 -- The Coalition for Fair Trade of Hardwood Plywood, an association of U.S. manufacturers of hardwood and decorative plywood, said it has filed an unfair trade petition regarding imports of the product from China.
Mortgage Application Volume Surges
Washington, DC, Oct. 3, 2012 -- Mortgage application volume last week jumped 17% as mortgage rates hit new record lows, the Mortgage Bankers Association said.
Services Sector Continues To Expand
Tempe, AZ, Oct. 3, 2012 -- The Institute for Supply Management’s services index rose to 55.1 in September from August's 53.7.
Mohawk Sale Runs Through November 6
Dalton, GA, Oct. 3, 2012 -- Mohawk's Anniversary Sale runs through Nov. 6 at Mohawk’s Floorscapes and ColorCenter retailers.
Home Prices Jump Higher in August
New York, NY, Oct. 2, 2012 -- Home prices jumped 4.6% in August compared with a year ago, the largest year-over-year increase in more than six years, according to CoreLogic, a private real estate data firm.
Kaycan Finalizes Uniboard Acquisition
Laval, Quebec, Canada, Oct. 2, 2012 -- Kaycan said it has finalized its acquisition of Uniboard Canada.
Quick-Step, Avalon Sponsoring Design Seminars
Dallas, TX, Oct. 2, 2012 -- Quick-Step’s designer partner, Erinn Valencich, will be conducting free decorating and design seminars in New Jersey.