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New York, NY, Jan. 31, 2012 -- Bloomberg News reports that private equity firms are planning to invest in distressed housing as the U.S. government plans to market 200,000 foreclosed homes as rentals to speed up the economic recovery.
Natick, MA, Jan. 31, 2012 -- Dover Rug & Home has a new 30,000 square foot showroom in Natick.
New York, NY, Jan. 30, 2012 -- Flooring industry analyst Stifel Nicolaus expects 2012 to be the best year for flooring sales since 2006, helped by residential remodeling.
Washington, DC, Jan. 30, 2012 -- The North American Laminate Flooring Association (NALFA) is introducing a new course to its educational curriculum with the debut of a one-day Advanced Laminate Installer Certification class.
Washington, DC, Jan. 30, 2012 -- Consumer spending was flat in December while savings rose, according to the Commerce Department.
Washington, DC, Jan. 30, 2012 -- The Commerce Department said personal income rose 0.5% in December.
Manchester, England, Jan. 30, 2012 -- Commercial flooring manufacturer James Halstead said it is expecting “record profits” in the current reporting period.
Pittsburgh, PA, Jan. 30, 2012 00 -- Ardex Americas has rolled out an Android smartphone application.
Washington, DC, Jan. 27, 2012 -- Remodeling sentiment rose to the highest level in five years, according to the National Association of Home Builders’ Remodeling Market Index for the fourth quarter of 2011.
Washington, DC, Jan. 27, 2012 -- The U.S. economy grew 2.8% in the final quarter of 2011, according to the Commerce Department.