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Shortage of Lots Hurting Housing Recovery

Shortage of Lots Hurting Housing Recovery

Washington, DC, Sept. 5, 2013 -- A shortage of buildable lots, especially in the most desirable locations, has emerged as one of the key factors holding back a more robust housing recovery.

Services Sector Expands at Rapid Pace

Services Sector Expands at Rapid Pace

Tempe, AZ, Sept. 5, 2013 -- The services sector of the economy expanded in August at the fastest pace on record, according to the Institute for Supply Management.

Factory Orders Fall in July

Factory Orders Fall in July

Washington, DC, Sept. 5, 2013 -- Orders for factory made goods dropped in July by the most in four months, according to the Commerce Department.

RPM International Acquires Expanko

RPM International Acquires Expanko

Medina, OH, Sept. 4, 2013 -- RPM International Inc. said that its Performance Coatings Group has acquired Expanko, Inc., a producer of terrazzo tile under the FritzTile brand, as well as cork, rubber and rubber/cork floor tiles.

Home Price Increases Continue in July

Home Price Increases Continue in July

New York, NY, Sept. 5, 2013 -- Home prices continued to rise in July, up 12.4% from last year and 1.8% from June, according to market research firm CoreLogic.