Home Affordability at Twenty Year High
Washington, DC, Feb. 20, 2012 -- Homes are now more affordable than than at any time in the last 20 years.
Today's Flooring News
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Washington State FCA Readies for Trade Show
Lynwood, WA, Feb. 20, 2012 -- Washington State Floor Covering Association is returning to the Lynnwood Convention Center on Feb. 29 for the Market - NW Design Showcase of Interior Solutions.
Oil, Gasoline Prices Move Higher
New York, NY, Feb. 20, 2012 -- Oil prices rose to a nine-month high above $105 a barrel on Monday after Iran said it halted crude exports to Britain and France in a dispute over the Iran's nuclear program.
Robo-Signing Victims Have Another Option
Washington, DC, Feb. 20, 2012 -- Millions of homeowners who were hurt in the so-called robo-signing scandal now have two ways of getting a payback.
Carpet Diversion in UK Continues To Increase
London, England, Feb. 20, 2012 -- Waste carpet is emerging as a significant raw material resource according to latest figures from Carpet Recycling UK.
RIA, Clean Trust Form Agreement
Rockville, MD, Feb. 20, 2012 -- The boards of directors of the Restoration Industry Association and The Clean Trust said they have approved a memorandum of understanding to establish a working relationship.
Leading Economic Indicators Show More Growth
Washington, DC, Feb. 17, 2012 -- The economy is likely to continue expanding into at least the middle of the year, the Conference Board said Friday.
Mannington Workers Reject Union Representation
Salem, NJ, Feb. 17, 2012 -- Workers at Mannington Mills in Mannington Township overwhelmingly voted against union representation.
Engineered Floors, Dream Weaver Raising Prices
Dalton, GA, Feb. 17, 2012 -- Customers of Engineered Floors, as well as its Dream Weaver brand, will see a price increase next month.
Amtico Cuts Costs To Compete With Asia
London, England, Feb. 17, 2012 -- Resilient flooring maker Amtico International has been able to compete with cheaper Asian products by cutting costs rather than moving to more specialized production.