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Changes Coming to Mortgage Refinancing Program

Washington, DC, Oct. 24, 2011 -- The Obama administration will announce significant changes to a mortgage-refinance program that include eliminating restrictions for those whose homes have fallen significantly in value, The Wall Street Journal said.

Housing, Commercial Starts Should Improve in 2012

Housing, Commercial Starts Should Improve in 2012

Washington, DC, Oct. 24, 2011 -- Overall construction isn't likely to pick up much next year, although prospects for housing and commercial building are somewhat brighter, according to a forecast by McGraw-Hill Construction.

Europe Takes Toll on U.S. Hiring Plans

Europe Takes Toll on U.S. Hiring Plans

Washington, DC, Oct. 24, 2011 -- The National Association for Business Economics said that hiring expectations by U.S. companies for the next six months have fallen since July and their overall outlook is the worst since early last year.

Harley-Davidson Exec To Keynote NWFA Expo

Harley-Davidson Exec To Keynote NWFA Expo

St. Louis, MO, Oct. 24, 2011 -- The National Wood Flooring Association said that Ken Schmidt, former director of communications at Harley Davidson, will be the keynote speaker at its 2012 Wood Flooring Expo.

AIA Billings Index Reverses Lower in September

AIA Billings Index Reverses Lower in September

Washington, DC, Oct. 21, 2011 -- After the first positive score in four months, the Architecture Billings Index reversed course in September, according to the American Institute of Architects.