California Democrats Want New Housing Regulator
Washington, DC, Jan. 13, 2012 -- Twenty-eight House Democrats from California urged President Barack Obama to replace the acting regulator of housing finance agencies Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
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ProSource Hosts Installer Appreciation Day
Chicago, IL, Jan. 13, 2012 -- Jeff Bernstein, regional sales manager for ProSource of Elk Grove Village and Naperville, Illinois hosted two consecutive events of the company’s Installer Appreciation Day on Jan. 4-5.
Trade Deficit Widens in November
Washington, DC, Jan. 13, 2012 -- The trade deficit increased in November to its largest in five months, according to the Commerce Department.
Centiva Featured on 'Extreme Makeover' Friday
Florence, AL, Jan. 12, 2012 -- Resilient maker Centiva will be featured on Extreme Makeover Friday, Jan. 13 at 8 p.m. on ABC.
Foreclosures Hit Four-Year Low in 2011
Irvine, CA, Jan. 12, 2012 -- Foreclosure filings in the U.S. fell to a four-year low in 2011 as a slowdown in processing hit the market, according to tracking firm RealtyTrac.
Support High for Mortgage Interest Deduction
Washington, DC, Jan. 12, 2012 -- The National Association of Home Builders is urging lawmakers and political candidates not to tamper with the home mortgage deduction following a recent survey it conducted.
Bamboo Firm Hefeng Opens U.S. Operations
Zhejiang, China, Jan. 12, 2012 -- Hefeng USA, a bamboo and wood flooring manufacturer, is opening its U.S. operations this month.
Mullican Names Trip Winner in Incentive Program
Johnson City, TN, Jan. 12, 2012 -- Mike Foster, owner of Crow Hill Hardwoods in Marcellus, N.Y., has won a trip for two to the Bahamas after participating in Mullican Flooring’s “Get Lost in Atlantis” sales campaign.
Initial Jobless Applications Rise After Holidays
Washington, DC, Jan. 12, 2012 -- Initial applications for unemployment benefits increased last week to the highest level since late November, according to the Labor Department.
Consumer Spending in December Edges Up
Washington, DC, Jan. 12, 2012 -- Consumers spending in December was weaker than expected, according to a Commerce Department report.