Zillow Says Now's Time To Buy a Home
Seattle, WA, April 26, 2012 -- Real estate data firm Zillow said home values in the U.S. increased 0.5% from February to March.
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TW Flooring Names Claypool Director of Marketing
Pennsauken, NJ, April 26, 2012 -- TW Flooring Group has named Jim Claypool director of marketing and sales initiatives.
Pulte Reports Loss but Sees Improving Conditions
Bloomfield Hills, MI, April 26, 2012 -- Homebuilder PulteGroup reported a first quarter net loss of $12 million, or $0.03 per share, compared to a net loss of $40 million, or $0.10 per share a year ago.
Jobless Claims Edge Down Last Week
Washington, DC, April 26, 2012 -- Initial applications for unemployment benefits fell slightly last week, according to the Labor Department.
Dow Chemical Reports Lower First Quarter Income
Midland, MI, April 26, 2012 -- Dow Chemical Co. reported first quarter net income of $412 million, or $0.35 per share.
Carpet from Chattanooga Choo Choo Recycled
Chattanooga, TN, April 26, 2012 -- Ten tons of carpet from a $750,000 renovation of the historic Chattanooga Choo Choo was donated to Columbia Recycling in Dalton, Ga.
Tandus Campaign Features Powerbond Resilient
Dalton, GA, April 26, 2012 -- Tandus Flooring is launching a two pronged campaign to showcase the attributes of its Powerbond hybrid resilient sheet flooring.
Lumber Liquidators Reports Higher Income, Sales
Toano, VA, April 25, 2012 -- Lumber Liquidators reported first quarter net income increased 41.9% to $8.2 million, or $0.29 per share, from $5.8 million, or $0.20 per share, in the first quarter of 2011.
NWFA Announces 2012 Board of Directors
St. Louis, MO, April 24, 2012 -- The National Wood Flooring Association has named its 2012 Board of Directors.
Prominent Economist Says Housing Has Bottomed
Washington, DC, April 25, 2012 -- Mark Zandi, chief economist for Moody's Analytics Inc., told Bloomberg News that the U.S. housing market has finally hit bottom.