Commercial Property Sees Improving Conditions
Washington, DC, Nov. 30, 2010 -- The commercial property market may finally be on the mend, according to the National Association of Realtors.
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World Rug Gallery To Display at AmericasMart
Atlanta, GA, Nov. 30, 2010 -- World Rug Gallery will be a first-time exhibitor at AmericasMart in January.
House Prices Fall in September, Up Over 2009
New York, NY, Nov. 30, 2010 -- The prices of single-family homes fell a non-seasonally adjusted 0.7% in September, according to the S&P/Case-Shiller home price index.
New Milwaukee Factory To Recycle Carpet
Milwaukee, WI, Nov. 30, 2010 -- Starting in January, old carpets will be converted into plastic pellets at a new factory in Milwaukee, according to the Pierce County Herald.
WONZ Begins New Certification Program
Marietta, GA, Nov. 30, 2010 -— Wool can remove contaminants from the air and improve the health of the indoor environment, according to Wools of New Zealand.
BR-111 Enters Bamboo Market
Miami, FL, Nov. 30, 2010 -- Exotic wood flooring manufacturer BR-111 has entered the bamboo market with a collection of eight solids and seven engineered products.
Tile of Spain Tour Qualifies for CEU Credits
New York, NY, Nov. 30, 2010 -- Tile of Spain’s Reign in Spain A&D Tour qualifies for a minimum of 4.5 AIA continuing education credits.
Topps Tiles Sees Rising Sales, Plans Growth
London, England, Nov. 30, 2010 -- Tile and wood flooring firm Topps Tiles said comparable sales in the first seven weeks of its new financial year were up 3.2% on the previous year.
Holiday Shoppers Appear More Upbeat
Washington, DC, Nov. 29, 2010 -- Improving consumer sentiment appeared to drive more shoppers to the stores at the traditional beginning of the holiday shopping season.
House Buyers Adopting Different View of Purchase
New York, NY, Nov. 29, 2010 -- House shoppers are being forced to accept a more traditional view of a real estate purchase as a savings account than as an investment, according to a story by Bloomberg News.