Housing Market Continues To Improve
Washington, DC, March 16, 2012 -- The tally of housing markets showing measurable improvement reached 99 in March, according to the National Association of Home Builders/First American Improving Markets Index.
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Aging Boomers To Affect Housing Trends
Washington, DC, March 16, 2012 -- Aging baby boomers and their echo boomer children will significantly impact trends in the nation’s housing market over the next 20 years, according to the National Association of Realtors.
Industrial Production Rises Again in February
Washington, DC, March 16, 2012 -- U.S. industrial production rose again in February, although it was somewhat restrained by a slowdown in manufacturing and a decline in natural gas extraction.
Formica Flooring Begins Social Media Campaign
Barnwell, SC, March 16, 2012 -- Formica Flooring has launched a social media campaign, which includes a blog (named FormicaFloorum) on formicaflooring.com.
Consumer Inflation Rises Most in Ten Months
Washington, DC, March 16, 2012 -- Consumer inflation in February rose by the fastest amount in 10 months as Americans paid much higher prices for gasoline, according to the Labor Department.
GE Capital, The Tile Shop, Extend Agreement
Kettering, OH, March 16, 2012 -- GE Capital Retail Bank and national tile retailer, The Tile Shop, have signed a multi-year extension of their credit card program, which originated in 2009.
NeoCon To Host Networking Events
Chicago, IL, March 16, 2012 -- The 44th annual NeoCon, to be held June 11-13 at Chicago’s Merchandise Mart, will have a number of special events for networking and unwinding.
Foreclosures Down, but More on the Way
Irvine, CA, March 15, 2012 -- Foreclosure activity fell 8% nationally in February, compared with a year ago, RealtyTrac said.
Ardex Americas Begins Expansion
Aliquippa, PA, March 15, 2012 -- Ardex Americas has begun construction on a new marketing building at its corporate headquarters in Aliquippa as well as a 50,000 square-foot manufacturing facility.
Initial Jobless Applications Continue Trend Down
Washington, DC, March 15, 2012 -- Initial applications for unemployment benefits fell by 14,000 last week and matched a four-year low, the Labor Department said.