Builder Stocks May Be Signaling Recovery
New York, NY, Jan. 2, 2012 -- Investors seem to be saying that a housing rebound may have begun.
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Iran Carpet Exports Total $326M in Eight Months
Tehran, Iran, Jan. 2, 2012 -- Iran exported $326.5 million worth of hand-made carpets to 77 countries in the first eight months of the current calendar year.
Our Top 10 Flooring Industry Stories for 2011
Chattanooga, TN, Dec. 29, 2011 -- The editors of Floor Focus magazine and FloorDaily.net have chosen their top 10 stories for 2011.
Pending Home Sales Highest in 19 Months
Washington, DC, Dec. 29, 2011 -- Pending home sales continued to gain in November and reached the highest level in 19 months, according to the National Association of Realtors.
Weekly Jobless Claims Rise, but Trend Is Lower
Washington, DC, Dec. 29, 2011 -- New claims for unemployment benefits rose more than expected last week, according to the Labor Department.
Business Activity Expands in December
Chicago, IL, Dec. 29, 2011 -- Business activity in the U.S. expanded more than forecast in December, according to the Institute for Supply Management-Chicago.
Mortgage Rates End Year Below 4%
Washington, DC, Dec. 29, 2011 -- Mortgage rates finished the year slightly above their record lows, according to the latest data from Freddie Mac.
Sphinx Giving Away Kindles at Rug Market
Dalton, GA, Dec. 29, 2011 -- Sphinx by Oriental Weavers will host a “Kindle Your Fire” party at the Atlanta Area Rug Market on Jan. 12 from 4–7 p.m.
Max Windsor Adds Satellite Distribution Centers
Rancho Cucamonga, CA, Dec. 28, 2011 -- Max Windsor Floors has announced the expansion of its distribution facilities to include satellite warehouses for the Northwest, Southwest and Florida.
Poll Finds Economists More Optimistic
Washington, DC, Dec. 28, 2011 -- Economists are a bit more optimistic about the U.S. economy as 2011 comes to a close, CNN said, reporting the results of its own survey.