Initial Jobless Claims Tick Lower
Washington, DC, Oct. 27, 2011 -- Initial claims for unemployment benefits fell slightly last week, according to the Labor Department.
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Interface Names Hendrix Chairman of Board
Atlanta, GA, Oct. 27, 2011 -- Interface announced that Daniel T. Hendrix has been elected Chairman of the board of directors.
Homebuilder Pulte Narrows Loss in Third Quarter
Bloomfield Hills, MI, Oct. 27, 2011 -- PulteGroup Inc , the second largest U.S. homebuilder, reported a third-quarter net loss of $129.3 million, or $0.34 a share, compared with loss of $995.1 million, or $2.63 a share, a year ago.
InterfaceFlor in European Recycling Arrangement
The Netherlands, Oct. 27, 2011 -- Modular flooring manufacturer InterfaceFlor has signed a pan-European carpet-tile recycling agreement with waste management specialist SITA.
New Home Sales Pace Hits Six-Month High
Washington, DC, Oct. 26, 2011 -- New home sales sales increased 5.7% to a seasonally adjusted 313,000-unit annual rate, the Commerce Department said.
Boomers Less Likely To Move in Retirement
Washington, DC, Oct. 26, 2011 -- Baby boomers are more inclined to stay in their current homes rather than move for retirement, according to a new poll by the Associated Press.
Mortgage Applications Rebound
Washington, DC, Oct. 26, 2011 -- Mortgage application volume rose last week, offsetting some of the steep decline a week before, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
Marazzi Tile Featured on 'I Hate My Bath' Show
Sunnyvale, TX, Oct. 26, 2011 -- Tile maker Marazzi’s Stone Collection porcelain is being featured on the DIY Network’s I Hate My Bath show in November.
Durable Goods Orders Rise in September
Washington, DC, Oct. 26, 2011 -- The Commerce Department said on Wednesday that durable goods orders excluding transportation rose 1.7% in September after falling by a revised 0.4% in August.
NAHB Hosting Construction Forecast Today
Washington, DC, Oct. 26, 2011 -- The National Association of Home Builders will host its Construction Forecast Conference today, Oct. 26, in a two-hour webinar from 2 to 4 p.m. eastern time.