Today's Flooring News

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Rug Market Gets New Exhibitors, Renovations

Atlanta, GA, November 30, 2007—Five new exhibitors and seven extensive showroom expansions will be featured January at the Atlanta International Area Rug Market.

Mortgage Rates Fall to Two Year Low

Washington DC, November 30, 2007--Interest rates appear to be headed lower in light of comments made by Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke on Thursday.

NALFA Certifies Wilsonart, Faus Products

Washington, DC, November 29, 2007 – The North American Laminate Flooring Association (NALFA) has certified Wilsonart Flooring Commercial Flooring and Red Label laminate products along with Fausfloor Cosmopolitan Collection laminate flooring.

New CMAI Analysis Predicts Growth in Asia

Houston, TX, November 28, 2007—Chemical Market Associates Inc. has completed its 2008 World Nylon Fibers & Feedstocks Analysis.

Home Sales Continue Slump, Along With Prices

U.S. existing home sales dropped 1.2% and prices posted a record slump in October.

New Home Sales Rise on Incentives

Washington, DC, November 29, 2007—Sales of new homes in the U.S. were up in October as builders slashed prices.

New Jersey Flooring Store Burns Overnight

Jersey City, NJ, November 29, 2007—A flooring store under renovation burned overnight.

Unemployment Claims Rise to 2005 Level

Washington, DC, November 29, 2007— The number of Americans getting state unemployment benefits jumped to close to a two-year high.

GDP Surges Ahead in Third Quarter

Washington, DC, November 29, 2007—U.S. economic growth surged ahead at the fastest pace in four years during the third quarter.

Stanton Acquires Antrim Carpets USA

Mayfield Heights, OH, November 29, 2007—Stanton Carpet Corp. has purchased Antrim Carpets USA Ltd,