Mortgage Application Volume Up on Refinancing
Washington, DC, Jan. 12, 2011 -- Mortgage application volume rose in the latest week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
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WFCA Redesigns Consumer Website
Anaheim, CA, Jan. 12, 2011 -- The World Floor Covering Association said it has launched a completely revamped consumer flooring website at WFCA.org.
Crossville's Sustainable Samples Debuts This Month
Crossville, TN, Jan. 12, 2011 -- Tile maker Crossville is rolling out its Sustainable Samples kit this month.
Armstrong Raising Vinyl Prices in February
Lancaster, PA, Jan. 11, 2011 -- Armstrong said that it will raise prices 4-6% in the U.S. and Canada on select vinyl composition tile, commercial sheet vinyl and residential sheet vinyl and vinyl tile, effective with shipments on Feb. 14.
Hardwood Firm Anderson Enters Laminate Market
Fountain Inn, SC, Jan. 11, 2011 -- Anderson Hardwood Floors said that for the first time in its history it is introducing three collections of laminate products.
Homebuilder Lennar Reports Lower Profit
Miami, FL, Jan. 11 2011 -- Homebuilder Lennar reported income of $32 million, or $0.17 per share, for the three months ended Nov. 30.
Rug Care Specialist Association Formed
Dallas, TX, Jan. 11, 2011 -- The Association of Rug Care Specialists (ARCS) has been formed by members of the rug care community, according to an association press release.
Raymond James Issues 'Strong Buy' on Dixie
New York, NY, Jan. 11, 2011 -- Raymond James analysts upgraded shares of carpet maker The Dixie Group from “market perform” to “strong buy,”
Tile Groups Seek To Double Certified Installers
Jackson, MS, Jan. 11, 2011 -- The National Tile Contractors Association, the Ceramic Tile Education Foundation, and the Tile Council of North America have announced 2011 goals for the Certified Tile Installer Program.
Chain Store Sales Up Over Last Year
New York, NY, Jan. 11, 2011 -- Weekly chain-store sales posted a 3.5% increase compared with a year ago, according to the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) and Goldman Sachs.