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NAHB Criticizes Proposed Insurance Increase

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

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.

NAHB Lobbies for Housing Agenda

NAHB Lobbies for Housing Agenda

Washington, DC, June 6, 2012 -- More than 700 home builders trekked to Capitol Hill to call on Congress to make housing and homeownership a national priority and to take concrete steps to get housing back on track.

CFI Convention Set Aug. 9-11 in Nashville

CFI Convention Set Aug. 9-11 in Nashville

Kansas City, MO, June 7, 2012 -- The Certified Floorcovering Installers group will hold its 19th annual convention in Nashville Aug. 9-11 at the Sheraton Music City Hotel.

Consumers Take Their Time on Major Purchases

Consumers Take Their Time on Major Purchases

Stamford, CT, June 6, 2012 -- Consumers spend an average of 76 days in the research process when considering a major purchase like flooring, according to a research study by GE Capital's Retail Finance business.