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Irvine, CA, October 11, 2007—RealtyTrac released its September 2007 Foreclosure Market Report, which shows a total of 223,538 foreclosure filings, default notices, auction sale notices and bank repossessions reported during September.
Washington, DC, October 10, 2007--Conditions in the mortgage market are improving for consumers, which should help to release some pent-up demand in early 2008, according to the latest forecast by the National Association of Realtors.
Alexandria, VA, October 11, 2007--Online registration for 2008 Coverings will be accessible starting Monday, November 12, six months out from the April 29th-May 2nd international tile and stone exposition and conference.
San Rafael, CA, October 9, 2007--EcoTimber said it is the first flooring company in North America to offer bamboo flooring made with formaldehyde-free adhesives as a standard product.
Englewood Cliffs, NJ, October 9, 2007--LG Floors is donating 22 television sets to Greenbuild 07, the premiere conference and expo dedicated to green building, sponsored by the US Green Building Council (USGBC).
St. Louis, MO, October 9, 2007--The Interstate Family of Companies, through its Case Supply and AMC Tile Supply companies, has opened two new showrooms.
Bologna, Italy, October 9, 2007-- Cersaie, the International exhibition of ceramic tiles and bathroom furnishings held from October 2-6 in Bologna, celebrated its silver anniversary with three new records.
Kennesaw, GA, October 9, 2007--Robina Floors has signed a distribution agreement with Classic Tile, the distributor of “everything except carpet,” to handle its engineered hardwood floors
Washington, DC, October 10, 2007--Mortgage applications were up 2.4% for the week ending October 5, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association weekly survey.
Washington, DC, October 10, 2007--The Justice Department plans to seek a wider investigation into the billing practices of L. Tersigni Consulting PC, a firm that advised asbestos-injury claimants in several big bankruptcy cases.