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Washington, DC, Oct. 7--Even with an expected acceleration in economic growth, inflation should remain low. That will maintain a low level of mortgage interest rates and keep housing near historic highs in 2004.
Atlanta, GA, Oct. 8--An extremely rainy spring in the South has left plywood in short supply and has driven costs through the roof.
New York, NY, Oct. 8--A former Merrill Lynch & Co. broker indicted along with homemaking icon Martha Stewart on obstruction charges has requested a separate trial from his high-profile co-defendant.
New York, NY, Oct. 8--Capitalizing on the political heat over job losses and erosion in their sector, smaller manufacturers are expected to win a reprieve for a federally supported program.
Wilmington, DE, Oct. 7--Flooring America celebrated its expansion into all 50 states on Saturday, October 4th, with the grand opening of Bob Wagner’s Flooring America in Wilmington, Delaware.
New York, NY, Oct. 6--Homemaking entrepreneur Martha Stewart has asked a federal judge to dismiss the obstruction and securities-fraud charges against her.
Atlanta, GA, Oct. 6--Beazer Homes USA, Inc. said fourth-quarter new home orders increased 3.5% to 3,862 units, from 3,731 units in the fourth-quarter of 2002.
Port Charlotte, FL, Oct. 7--Marjorie Benson has an eye for design. "I can look at a blueprint and see what it's going to look like," said the owner of Friendly Floors.
New York, NY, Oct. 6--Strong sales in the housing market and stepped-up consumer spending should translate into solid third-quarter results for suppliers of building products.
Burlington, MA, Oct. 6--The way we vacuum is about to change forever. In a first for TV advertising, this Wednesday Roomba Robotic FloorVac, the powerful robotic vacuum from iRobot Corp., will be the subject of a national TV ad campaign.