Consumer Confidence Declines in May
New York, NY, May 29, 2012 -- U.S. consumer confidence unexpectedly fell in May to the lowest level in four months, according to the Conference Board.
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UK's Topps Tiles Reports Lower Income
London, England, May 29, 2012 -- Topps Tiles reported a 22% decline in income but said its sales have picked up recently.
Merchandise Mart Says Leasing Activity Up
Chicago, IL, May 29, 2012 -- Merchandise Mart Properties said it is on pace for a record-breaking year for leasing activity with its contract furnishings permanent showrooms.
Torly's Rolls Out Hybrid Wood Floor
Toronto, Ontario, Canada, May 29, 2012 -- Torly's said it has introduced a German made hybrid wood floor called TerraWood.
Consumer Sentiment Highest in Over Four Years
Ann Arbor, MI, May 25, 2012 -- The final May reading of the University of Michigan-Thomson Reuters consumer sentiment index rose to 79.3 in May, the highest level since October 2007.
Mullican Intros First U.S.-Made Engineered Product
Johnson City, TN May 25, 2012 -- Hardwood flooring maker Mullican Flooring has rolled out its first American-made engineered flooring.
Real Estate Industry Backs Refinancing Act
Washington, DC, May 25, 2012 -- The real estate industry tried to convince a a Senate committee on Thursday to endorse a plan that would lower interest rates for homeowners with mortgages owned by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
Negative Equity Still Problem for Homeowners
New York, NY, May 25, 2012 -- How many homeowners are actually underwater? Real-estate listing and valuation service Zillow has been revising its methodology for the calculation.
Mohawk Expanding Georgia PET Plant
Calhoun, GA, May 24, 2012 -- Mohawk said it will expand its PET manufacturing operations in Summerville, Georgia.
Construction Employment on the Upswing
Coconut Creek, FL, May 24, 2012 -– The nation’s construction industry unemployment rate fell to 14.5%, down from 17.2% in March and 17.8% in April, according to the May 4 employment report by the U.S. Labor Department.