Consumer Sentiment Surges Higher in October
Ann Arbor, MI, Oct. 12, 2012 -- Consumer sentiment rose in early October, according to the University of Michigan-Thomson Reuters consumer-sentiment survey.
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CFI Teaching Installation Techniques in Chile
Kansas City, MO, Oct. 12, 2012 -- The International Certified Flooring Installers Association (CFI) is conducting installation training in Santiago, Chile this week with Sodimac Home Centers.
Credit, Appraisals Hurting Home Sales, NAR Says
Washington, DC, Oct. 12, 2012 -- The real estate market is recovering but still faces hurdles, notably from tight mortgage credit, according to the National Association of Realtors.
NeoCon East To Host 'Canstruction' With AIA
Baltimore, MD, Oct. 12, 2012 -- For the first time in its 10-year history, NeoCon East will partner with AIA Baltimore to host Canstruction.
Foreclosure Filings Hit Five-Year Low
Irvine, CA, Oct. 11, 2012 -- U.S. foreclosure filings fell for the second consecutive month to a five-year low in September, according to tracking firm RealtyTrac.
Jobless Claims Lowest Since 2008
Washington, DC, Oct. 11, 2012 -- Initial claims for unemployment benefits fell last week to their lowest level in more than four years, according to the Labor Department.
Centiva Names Przyborski Creative Director
Florence, AL, Oct. 9, 2012 -- Centiva has promoted Leigh Przyborski to creative director, brand and design.
Stronger Housing Markets Boost Economic Growth
Washington, DC, Oct. 11, 2012 -- Stronger economic growth at the end of the summer was spurred by improved housing markets, according to a Federal Reserve survey known as the Beige Book released Wednesday.
WONZ To Hold Brilliant Choices Sale
Marietta, GA, Oct. 11, 2012 -- A Brilliant Choices Wool Carpet Sale will be held Oct. 15 through Nov. 30 to promote branded Wools of New Zealand carpet and rugs.
Average Wage Jumps Over Past 12 Months
New York, NY, Oct. 11, 2012 -- U.S. wage earners have seen the biggest average jump in earnings in five years over the last year, helped by big pay hikes in the energy industry, according to PayScale.