Former Mannington VP Hollinger Dies
Kennett Square, PA, Nov. 11, 2014 -- Mark A. Hollinger, age 58, a long-time Mannington Mills employee, died Nov. 5 after a year long battle with glioblastoma multiforme.
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NAFCD Urges Members To Support Habitat Stores
Chicago, IL, Nov. 11, 2014 -- The North American Association of Floor Covering Distributors Association is urging its members to support Habitat for Humanity's ReStores by donating materials and products.
Existing Home Sales Expected To Pick Up Next Year
Washington, DC, Nov. 10, 2014 -- Sales of previously-owned homes next year may hit the fastest pace since 2006, according to the National Association of Realtors.
Berkshire Hathaway Reports Lower Sales and Earnings for Shaw
Omaha, NE, Nov. 10, 2014 -- Berkshire Hathaway reported third quarter net earnings of $4.6 billion, or $2,811 a Class A share, compared with $5 billion, or $3,074 a share, a year earlier.
More Home Refinancers Taking Cash at Closing
Washington, DC, Nov. 10, 2014 -- Borrowers cashed out an estimated $8 billion in home equity through refinancing of conventional mortgages in the third quarter, according to Freddie Mac’s quarterly refinancing report.
Dover Rug & Home Wins Philanthropy Award
Natick, MA, Nov. 10, 2014 -- Dover Rug & Home said it is the recipient of the 2014 Community Excellence Award, given by the Family Business Association of Massachusetts.
Economy Adds 214K Jobs, Unemployment Falls
Washington, DC, Nov. 7, 2014 -- Employers added 214,000 jobs in October and the unemployment rate fell again, the Labor Department said.
Builders More Confident in Senior Housing Market
Washington, DC, Nov. 7, 2014 -- Builder confidence in the 55+ housing market was up again in the third quarter, according to the latest release of NAHB’s 55+ Housing Market Index.
Mohawk CEO Lorberbaum Discusses Firm's Growth
Chattanooga, TN, Nov. 7, 2014 -- Mohawk Industries CEO Jeff Lorberbaum told the Chattanooga Rotary Club that his firm is investing $500 million in its existing businesses in a bet on an improving economy.
Attendance at Cersaie Rises This Year
Bologna, Italy, Nov. 7, 2014 -- Attendance at Cersaie 2014, the international exhibition of ceramic tile and bathroom furnishings held in Bologna in September, once again topped 100,000 visits, according to organizers.