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Trend Toward Smaller Homes Likely To Stay

Trend Toward Smaller Homes Likely To Stay

Orlando, FL, Jan. 14, 2011 -- Future homes will be smaller, more energy efficient and are likely to have a combined great room-kitchen area, according to a survey by the National Association of Home Builders.

Core Inflation Remains Tame in December

Washington, DC, Jan. 14, 2011 -- U.S. consumer prices rose 0.5% in December, the largest increase since June 2009, mostly due to rising energy costs, the Labor Department reported Friday.

NWFA Raises Membership Fees

NWFA Raises Membership Fees

St. Louis, MO, Jan. 14, 2011 -- The National Wood Flooring Association said it has raised its dues from $395 per year to $425 per year for all members.

Sales of Second Homes Picking Up

Sales of Second Homes Picking Up

Washington, DC, Jan. 14, 2010 -- Sales of vacation and second homes are growing, according to a survey by the National Association of Realtors.

Economic Growth Moderate at Year's End

Washington, DC, Jan. 13, 2011 -- Economic growth continued to expand moderately at the end of 2010, the Federal Reserve said Wednesday in its Beige Book report.