Today's Flooring News

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Home Sales Settling, Appreciation Slowing

Washington, DC, June 6, 2006--The housing boom has ended but sales at historically healthy levels will continue, and price appreciation will return to normal patterns across much of the country, according to the National Association of Realtors.

Residential Green Building To $19-$38 Billion By 2

Washington, DC, June 6, 2006--Results of a McGraw-Hill Construction/National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) survey indicate that 2005 saw a 20 percent increase in the number of home builders producing green, environmentally responsible homes.

Solutia Raises Price for Nylon Carpet Fibers

St. Louis, MO, June 6, 2006--Solutia Inc., announced today that it will increase the price on all nylon carpet fiber products by 5 to 7 percent for all shipments on or after July 5, 2006.

Spenard Builders Buys Flooring and Wallpaper Compa

Anchorage, AK, June 6, 2006--Spenard Builders Supply has purchased Curtis & Campbell Inc. and Wallcoverings North Inc., retail and wholesale interior-decorating businesses founded by the Campbell family in 1966 and 1975, respectively.

Canada Building Permits Drop

Ottawa, Ontario, June 6, 2006--The value of Canadian building permits plunged 10.6 percent in April, far more than expected.