Economists Predict Strong Housing Market in 2015
New York, New York, January 21, 2015--Economists at the International Builders Show reveal that they expect home buying to accelerate in 2015, according to the Wall Street Journal.
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Domotex Releases Attendance Figures
Hannover, Germany, January 21, 2015--Domotex 2015, which took place January 17-20, has released numbers from its recent floorcovering trade fair. The event attracted some 40,000 visitors from 100 different countries.
NAHB and NKBA Will Co-locate Through 2020
Las Vegas, Nevada, January 21, 2015--The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) have today announced that their shows will co-locate through 2020.
Mohawk Home Captures "Best of Houzz" Award
Sugar Valley, Georgia, January 21, 2015--Mohawk Home has been awarded “Best Of Houzz” for customer satisfaction by Houzz, a platform for home remodeling and design.
Preverco Launches Consumer Focused App
Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures, January 21, 2015--Preverco has launched a mobile application for the iPad, which, the company hopes, will change the way consumers shop for hardwood.
Julius 'Bud' Shaw, Founder of Shaw Industries, Dies
Cartersville, GA, Jan. 20, 2015 -- Julius Clarence "Bud" Shaw, age 85, founder of Shaw Industries, died Jan. 16.
Remodeling Market Index Hits Record Level
Washington, DC, Jan. 20, 2015 -- The National Association of Home Builders’ Remodeling Market Index posted a record-high result of 60 in the final quarter of 2014.
Fuse Alliance Names Gordon Executive Director
Laguna Niguel, CA, Jan. 20, 2015 -- Fuse Alliance, a member-owned organization of professional, commercial flooring contractors, said it has named Geoff Gordon as executive director.
Home Builder Sentiment Ticks Down in January
Washington, DC, Jan. 20, 2015 -- U.S. homebuilder sentiment edged lower in January but remained well in positive territory, according to the National Association of Home Builders.
RAK Ceramics Selling Stake in RAK Laticrete
United Arab Emirates, Jan. 20, 2015 -- RAK Ceramics plans to sell its stake in RAK Laticrete as part of the company’s strategy to focus on core assets, the firm said.