Pending Home Sales Fall in November
Washington, DC, January 8, 2008--Sales contracts on existing homes dropped 2.6 percent in November, according to the National Association of Realtors.
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KB Home Losses Continue To Mount
Los Angeles, CA, January 8, 2008—Home builder KB Home said its fourth quarter losses rose as a result of the turmoil in the housing market.
Office Vacancy Rates Edge Up, Reverse Trend
New York, NY, January 8, 2008--The national vacancy rate for office buildings rose in the fourth quarter for the first time in four years.
Big Bob's Flooring Outlet Names President
Chattanooga, TN, January 7, 2008--Scott Perron has been named president of Kansas City-based Big Bob’s Flooring Outlet.
Greenbuild To Feature Nobel Winner Tutu
Washington, DC, January 7, 2008--The U.S. Green Building Council said that Archbishop Desmond Tutu will be the opening keynote speaker for USGBC’s annual Greenbuild Conference & Expo November 17-19.
Oil Prices Fall on Economic Worries
Vienna, Austria, January 7, 2008--Oil prices fell Monday over concerns about an economic slowdown.
Mohawk Names Northeastern Sales VP
Dalton, GA, January 4, 2008— Bob Nichols has been named vice president of northeastern sales for Mohawk Industries’ Hard Surfaces Division.
Group Wants To Build Carpet Museum in UK
Kidderminster, UK, January 3, 2008--There’s an effort underway to build a carpet museum in the United Kingdom, near Biirmingham.
Smith & Fong Denies Teragren's Patent Charges
Seattle, WA, January 3, 2008--Bamboo flooring manufacturer Smith & Fong Co. is challenging a claim that its products infringe on a patent that is licensed to competitor Teragren.
Dodge-Regupol Changes Name to Ecore International
Lancaster, PA, January 3, 2008--Dodge-Regupol has taken a new name, Ecore International, and has broadened its strategic and geographic focus.