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NAHB Says Student Loan Debt Fueled Housing Slump

NAHB Says Student Loan Debt Fueled Housing Slump

Washington, DC, June 22, 2012 -- New analysis of government data by the National Association of Home Builders reveals a connection between rising student loan debt and the onset of the housing slump, the group said.

Mortgage Rates Hit Another Record Low

Mortgage Rates Hit Another Record Low

Washington, DC, June 22, 2012 -- The interest rate on a 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage reached a new low this week, according to a weekly survey of rates from Freddie Mac.

Home Sales Up Over Last Year

Home Sales Up Over Last Year

Washington, DC, June 21, 2012 -- Home resales fell 1.5% in May as fewer cheap homes were sold, according to the National Association of Realtors.

Surfaces Awards Masters Certificates

Surfaces Awards Masters Certificates

Dallas, TX, June 21, 2012 -- The Surfaces/StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas Education Program awarded more than 300 masters certificates to attendees who completed more than eight hours of course work during the 2012 show.

Shaw Sponsoring House Beautiful Kitchen

Shaw Sponsoring House Beautiful Kitchen

Dalton, GA, June 21, 2012 -- Shaw Floors will serve as the official flooring sponsor in this year's fifth annual House Beautiful Kitchen of the Year in New York City’s Rockefeller Plaza.

House Prices Rise in April

Washington, DC, June 21, 2012 -- U.S. house prices rose 0.8% in April, the Federal Housing Finance Agency said Thursday.