Existing Home Sales Highest in Ten Months
Washington, DC, Dec. 21, 2011 -- Existing-home sales rose again in November and remain above a year ago, according to the National Association of Realtors.
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Glut of Foreclosures To Keep House Prices Low
Washington, DC, Dec. 21, 2011 -- Approximately 46% of homes sold in November were either short sales or repossessions, according to a survey by Campbell/Inside Mortgage Finance released Tuesday.
Proposal Would Allow Reduction of Interest Rate
Washington, DC, Dec. 21, 2011 -- The regulator for mortgage backers Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac is considering a proposal to allow for a reduction in mortgage debt for homeowners in Chapter 13 bankruptcy, Financial Times reported.
Pfleiderer Reports Third Quarter Profit
Neumarkt, Germany, Dec. 21, 2011 -- Pfleiderer said it continued to grow its revenue and operating income in the third quarter.
Mortgage Application Volume Declines
Washington, DC, Dec. 21, 2011 -- Mortgage application volume fell 2.6% from the prior week, the Mortgage Bankers Association said Wednesday.
Beaulieu Targets Pet Owners With New Carpet
Dalton, GA, Dec. 21, 2011 -- Beaulieu of America is targeting pet owners with a new carpet collection called Bliss EverClean carpet.
Wood Flooring Firm Plans Big Expansion in India
Delhi, India, Dec. 21, 2011 -- With wooden flooring fast becoming a favored lifestyle product in urban centers, India-based BVG Krono, has drawn up an ambitious market expansion program.
Housing Starts, Permits Surge in November
Washington, DC, Dec. 20, 2011 -- Housing starts and permits rose to a 1-1/2 year high in November as demand for rental apartments increased, according to the Commerce Department.
Bentley Prince Street Gets CalRecycle Honor
Los Angeles, CA, Dec. 20, 2011 -- Bentley Prince Street said it is one of 280 California businesses and nonprofit organizations to be named a 2011 Waste Reduction Award Program winner by CalRecycle.
NWFA: New Standard for Prefinished Solid Wood
St. Louis, MO, Dec. 20, 2011 -- The National Wood Flooring Association has released a new international standard for factory finished solid wood flooring.