Fraser/Gold, Lane's Combine Forces
New York, NY, June 11, 2012 -- Fraser/Gold Carpet said it has formed an alliance with Lane’s Floor Coverings & Interiors, another New York area commercial flooring contractor.
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Businesses Predict More Executive Relocations
New York, NY, June 11, 2012 -- More business executives are likely to be on the move this year.
New Homes Appear To Be Increasing in Size
New York, NY, June 8, 2012 -- Some U.S. homebuilders are reporting that the trend toward smaller houses is apparently reversing itself, according to the Wall Street Journal.
Multi-Family Construction on the Rise
Washington, DC, June 8, 2012 -- The Multifamily Production Index, a leading indicator for the multi-family market, recorded its highest reading since the third quarter of 2005 with an index level of 51.
Washington Recyclers Hosting Carpet Event
Kent, WA, June 8, 2012 -- A growing number of companies in the northwest are are developing processes to move carpet out of the waste stream and into new products.
Wholesale Inventories Up More Than Expected
Washington, DC, June 8, 2012 -- Wholesale inventories rose 0.6% to a record $483.5 billion, according to the Commerce Department.
Mortgage Rates Hit Another Record Low
Washington, DC, June 8, 2012 -- Mortgage rates have fallen to a new record low, according to Freddie Mac.
NAHB Criticizes Proposed Insurance Increase
Washington, DC, June 8, 2012 -- The National Association of Home Builders told Congress that the Obama Administration's 2013 budget proposal to increase multi-family mortgage insurance premiums would be counterproductive.
Metroflor LVT Products Win Adex Awards
Norwalk, CT, June 8, 2012 -- Metroflor said it received five 2012 Awards for Design Excellence (ADEX) for its luxury vinyl tile flooring, including four garnered by its new Engage Locking LVT.
Mercier Signs Distributor CMH Space Flooring
Montmagny, Quebec, Canada, June 8, 2012 -- Mercier Wood Flooring has signed CMH Space Flooring Products to distribute its products in southeastern U.S.