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Washington, DC, March 9, 2012 -- The National Association of Home Builders' Multifamily Production Index (MPI) showed steady improvement in the apartment and condominium housing market for a sixth consecutive quarter, NAHB said.
Lynwood, WA, March 9, 2012 -- The Washington State Floor Covering Association held a market at the Lynwood Convention Center on Feb. 29 for dealers, designers, installers, builders and inspectors.
Washington, DC, March 9, 2012 -- Wholesale inventories rose 0.4% in January, the Commerce Department said Friday.
Adairsville, GA, March 8, 2012 -- Bolyu, the commercial specified brand of the Beaulieu Group, said it has received NSF 140 platinum certification for its carpet tile backing system, Nexterra.
Chattanooga, TN, March 8, 2012 -- The Dixie Group said that 2011 was its first profitable year since the downturn began in 2008.
Chicago, IL, March 8, 2012 -- Employers announced layoffs totaling 51,728 during February, down 3.3% from January levels, according to global outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas.
Atlanta, GA, March 8, 2012 -- The U.S. Green Building Council and Home Depot have launched an online green home products database, leed.homedepot.com.
Washington, DC, March 8, 2012 -- The 15-year fixed-rate mortgage hit a record low of 3.13% this week, according to Freddie Mac’s weekly survey of conforming mortgage rates.
Washington, DC, March 8, 2012 -- Initial applications for unemployment benefits rose modestly last week but they remained in a range usually associated with better labor-market conditions.
Northlake, IL, March 8, 2012 -- Empire Today has expanded into the Kansas City area.