Illinois Retailer Holds Own SmartStrand Promotion
Princeton, IL, Oct. 21, 2011 -- Princeton’s Wyanet Carpet held a SmartStrand Challenge for the entire community to see.
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Senate Votes To Extend Higher Mortgage Limits
Washington, DC, Oct. 21, 2011 -- The U.S. Senate has voted to continue higher limits on federally backed mortgage loans for two more years.
Bill Would Reward Foreign Buyers of U.S. Homes
Washington, DC, Oct. 21, 2011 -- A new Senate bill designed to boost the real-estate market would grant a U.S. visa to international investors who agree to purchase at least $500,000 in residential real estate in the U.S.
NAFCD Names Lifetime Achievement Winners
Chicago, IL, Oct. 20, 2011 -- The North American Association of Floor Covering Distributors has named the recipients of the 2011 Lifetime Achievement Award.
Leading Economic Indicators Rise Again
New York, NY, Oct. 20, 2011 -- U.S. leading economic indicators rose 0.2% in September, according to the Conference Board.
Philadelphia Area Manufacturing Rebounds
Philadelphia, PA, Oct. 20, 2011 -- Manufacturing in the Philadelphia region rebounded in October, the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia reported Thursday.
Moore Named CEO at B Carpet
Dalton, GA, Oct. 20, 2011 -- Elizabeth Moore has been named chief executive of B Carpet.
Existing Home Sales Decline in September
Washington, DC, Oct. 20, 2011 -- Existing home sales fell 3% in September, according to the National Association of Realtors.
Initial Jobless Claims Edge Lower
Washington, DC, Oct. 20, 2011 -- Initial claims for unemployment benefits fell last week but the level shows little improvement in overall employment.
NWFA Holding Open House in November
St. Louis, MO, Oct. 20, 2011 -- The National Wood Flooring Association will hold an open house Nov. 9-10, 2 p.m.-7 p.m. each day.