Unemployment Applications at Five-Year Low
Washington, DC, Jan. 24, 2013 -- Initial applications for unemployment benefits fell by 5,000 to a seasonally adjusted 330,000 in the week ended Jan. 19, according to the Labor Department.
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Valencich To Keynote Designer Day Lunch
Dallas, TX, Jan. 24, 2013 -– Quick-Step’s celebrity designer partner, Erinn Valencich, was selected by Surfaces to serve as keynote speaker for the Designer Day Luncheon.
Preverco Respositioning Brand at Surfaces
Saint Augustin de Desmaures, Quebec, Jan. 24, 2013 -- Wood flooring maker Preverco said it is repositioning its brand under the slogan "Preverco, Creating Ambiance".
H.B. Fuller Joins MasterSpec Program
Aurora, IL, Jan. 24, 2013 -- ?H.B. Fuller Construction Products said it is participating in the MasterSpec and SpecAgent program with its TEC brand products.
House Prices Rise in November
Washington, DC, Jan. 23, 2013 -- House prices rose 0.6% in November, according to the Federal Housing Finance Agency's monthly house-price index.
Couristan Names Andolino VP Broadloom Sales
Fort Lee, NJ, Jan. 23, 2013 -– Carpet and rug maker Couristan has named Len Andolino vice president of broadloom sales.
Mortgage Application Volume Rises Again
Washington, DC, Jan. 23, 2013 -- Mortgage application volume rose last week for the third week in a row, as demand for refinancings strengthened, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
Beaulieu Starts Year with Winter Markets
Dalton, GA, Jan. 23, 2013 -- Beaulieu of America, the third largest carpet producer in the nation, began 2013 with regional markets in Dallas and Atlanta.
Unilin, Mohawk Raising Solid Hardwood Prices
Dallas, TX, Jan. 22, 2013 – Unilin and Mohawk are raising prices up to 10% on solid hardwood in the Columbia, Century and Mohawk lines.
December Home Sales Up Nearly 13% Over 2012
Washington, DC, Jan. 22, 2013 -- Home resales declined 1% in December to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.94 million, the National Association of Realtors said.