NJ Governor Proposes Tax on Flooring Installations
Trenton, NJ. May 26--Acting New Jersey Gov. Richard J. Codey wants to cut hikes on existing sales and property taxes and impose new fees on services including flooring installation.
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Remodeling Market Grew In 1Q
Washington, DC, May 25--Remodeling activity showed strong growth in the first quarter of 2005, according to the National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB) Remodeling Market Index (RMI).
Median Housing Values Continue to Rise, Census Bur
Washington, DC, May 26--As median home values across the nation continue to rise, so has the proportion of homes valued at $1 million or more, according to a new analysis of American Community Survey (ACS) data released by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Tricycle Marks 3 Year Anniversary with More Expans
Chattanooga, TN, May 25--Tricycle, Inc. celebrates the third anniversary of its founding this month.
ShawMark’s Anything Goes! Carpets Celebrate 25th A
Dalton, GA, May 25--After more than 38 million square yards and approximately one billion dollars in retail sales, Anything Goes! turns 25.
Lowe's & NAR Partner for Home Buyers and Selle
Mooresville, NC, May 25--More than half (52%) of recent home buyers make improvements to their homes within the first year, according to a 2004 survey by the Home Improvement Research Institute (HIRI).
New Gaskell Carpet Business Acquires Hugh Mackay
Lancashire, England, May 25--With the recent demise of Gaskell plc and the closure of Hugh Mackay Carpets’ Durham factory, it looked as though two of the biggest and best known brands in the carpet industry might disappear.
Mirage Unveils New 5 Inch Engineered Flooring Prod
Saint-Georges, Quebec, May 25--Mirage has announced the availability of new 5 inch wide planks for its Engineered flooring collection.
Consumers Using Internet to Find Residential Contr
Golden, CO, May 25--ServiceMagic, Inc. reported today that it has now helped over 3 million homeowners in the United States find a local home service professional.
NAFCD Presents Ceramic Education Program in Midwes
Chicago, May 25--The successful ceramic tile program "The Revealing Truth about Ceramic Tile – Including Porcelain and Glass: Putting the Profitable Pieces Together" found an enthusiastic audience in the Midwest during its fourth regional presentation.