Pending Home Sales Rise Again in July
Washington, DC, Aug. 29, 2012 -- Pending home sales rose 2.4% in July to the highest level since April 2010, according to the National Association of Realtors.
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Second Quarter GDP Revised Higher
Washington, DC, Aug. 29, 2012 -- Second quarter economic growth was revised higher due mainly to higher consumer spending and slower growth in imports, according to the Commerce Department.
J+J/Invision Says Carpet Tile Gets Certification
Dalton, GA, Aug. 29, 2012 -- J+J/Invision said it has received BREEAM Certification for 22 modular products featuring its eKo modular backing system.
Purchase Mortgage Applications Rise Last Week
Washington, DC, Aug. 29, 2012 -- Overall mortgage application volume in the U.S. last week declined 4.3% although purchase applications rose, the Mortgage Bankers Association said.
Mirage Holding Fall Sale
Saint-Georges, Quebec, Aug. 29, 2012 -- Hardwood manufacturer Mirage will hold a Dream.Dare.Do.sale Sept. 24 through Nov. 2 in North America.
OW Hosting Party to Show Off New Showroom
Dalton, GA, Aug. 29, 2012 -- Oriental Weavers will host a “Take a Bite out of the Big Apple” themed grand opening of its new showroom at the New York Home Fashions Market on Sept. 10 from 4–7 p.m.
June Home Prices Increase Over 2011
New York, NY, Aug. 28, 2012 -- Home prices rose in June from the same month a year ago, according to the Standard & Poor's/Case-Shiller home price index.
Consumer Confidence Sinks in August
New York, NY, Aug. 28, 2012 -- Consumer confidence hit a nine-month low in August, according to the Conference Board.
Alliance Flooring CEO Hits the Road Again
Woodstock, GA, Aug. 27, 2012 -- For the second consecutive summer, Ron and Sandy Dunn loaded their RV and continued their mission to visit every Alliance Flooring store.
Commercial Real Estate Sees Mixed Results
Washington, DC, Aug. 27, 2012 -- Positive underlying fundamentals continue to support all of the major commercial real estate sectors, according to the National Association of Realtors quarterly commercial real estate forecast.