Conservative Economists Push for Housing Aid
New York, NY, Oct. 19, 2011 -- Conservative economists are increasingly pushing for troubled home borrowers to be bailed out by the government in some way.
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Core Inflation Remains Tame in September
Washington, DC, Oct. 19, 2011 -- Gas and food prices in September sent the Consumer Price Index up 0.3% last month, according to the Labor Department.
Residential Remodeling Continues To Trend Higher
Austin, TX, Oct. 18, 2011 -- Remodeling activity reached a record high in August, according to property history firm BuildFax.
Builder Confidence Rises in October
Washington, DC, Oct. 18, 2011 -- Home-builder confidence in October rose by the largest amount since the ending of the home-buyer tax credit program, though it remains at weak levels, according to the National Association of Home Builders.
Producer Prices Rise More Than Expected
Washington, DC, Oct. 18, 2011 -- U.S. producer prices surged in September as energy costs increased, according to the Labor Department.
The Clean Trust Elects Board, Committee Members
Vancouver, WA, Oct. 18, 2011 -– The Clean Trust, formerly The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification, elected its 2011-2012 board of directors and executive committee during its mid-October meeting in Vancouver.
Cali Bamboo Recognized for Growth
San Diego, CA, Oct. 18, 2011 -- Bamboo flooring maker Cali Bamboo said it was named to the San Diego Business Journal’s fast growth list.
Chinese Growth Slows But Still Robust
Beijing, China, Oct. 18, 2011 -- Economic growth in China eased in the latest quarter to 9.15% from the previous quarter's 9.5% and last year's 10.3%, even as the government is trying to prevent overheating to keep inflation under control.
DuChateau Floors Signs Distributor HW Flooring
San Diego, CA., Oct. 14, 2011 -- Hardwood flooring firm DuChateau Floors has signed a distribution agreement with HW Flooring, a new affiliate of Salesmaster Associates.
Lowe's Closing 20 U.S. Stores
Mooresville, NC, Oct. 17, 2011 -- Home center Lowe's said it is closing 20 of its U.S. stores and it now plans to open far fewer locations in the future.