Foreclosures Rise in January
Irvine, CA, Feb. 16, 2012 -- Foreclosures rose 8% nationally last month over December, but were down 15% from a year earlier, foreclosure listing firm RealtyTrac Inc. said.
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Surfaces Show Spurs Interest for Next Year
Dallas, TX, Feb. 15, 2012 -- Organizers of the Surfaces trade show say they have secured more than 130 contracts for space for next year’s show, most of them secured during this year's show.
Percentage of Delinquent Mortgages Declines
Washington, DC, Feb. 16, 2012 -- The percentage of mortgages that are delinquent fell in the fourth quarter of 2011, and fewer loans entered the foreclosure process, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
Philadelphia Manufacturing Index Rises
Washington, DC, Feb. 16, 2012 -- The Philadelphia Fed's manufacturing index climbed to 10.2 in February from 7.3 in January.
Wholesale Prices Edge Higher in January
Washington, DC, Feb. 16, 2012 -- U.S. wholesale prices rose modestly in January, according to the Labor Department.
Builder Confidence Up, Highest Level in Four Years
Washington, DC, Feb. 15, 2012 -- Home builder confidence in the market for new single-family homes rose for the fifth consecutive month in February, according to the National Association of Home Builders.
Mohawk, Shaw, Tandus on Training Magazine List
Dalton, GA, Feb. 15, 2012 -- Training magazine, the leading business publication for learning and development professionals, has released its annual “Top 125” rankings for training organizations.
Interface Products Win Good Design Awards
Atlanta, GA, Feb. 15, 2012 -- Interface Inc. said that it has earned two Good Design awards for excellence in both its commercial and residential product lines.
New York Manufacturing Index Rises Again
New York, NY, Feb. 15, 2012 -- The Empire State manufacturing index rose to 19.5 in February, its highest level since June 2010, according to the New York Federal Reserve Bank.
Mortgage Application Volume Declines
Washington, DC, Feb. 15, 2012 -- Mortgage application volume fell last week on a steep drop in demand for home purchases, the Mortgage Bankers Association said.