New Home Sales Fall Below 300K Rate
Washington, DC, Feb. 24, 2011 -- New home sales in the U.S. fell in January, almost completely negating the strong gain seen in December, the Commerce Department reported.
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Initial Jobless Claims Fall More Than Expected
Washington, DC, Feb. 24, 2011 -- Initial jobless claims fell more than expected last week, the Labor Department said Thursday.
Pfleiderer Makes Board Appointment
Neumarkt, Feb. 24, 2011 -- Pfleiderer AG said that Stephan Brock has been appointed to the company's supervisory board.
Foreclosures Even Better Bargains in 2010
Irvine, CA, Feb. 24, 2011 -- The differential between the average sale price of a foreclosure and other sales edged up last year, according to tracking firm RealtyTrac.
Beaulieu Holds Surfaces Press Luncheon
Las Vegas, NV, Feb. 24, 2011 -– Beaulieu of America hosted a consumer press luncheon for Surfaces and the World Floor Covering Association at Mandalay Bay Resort Hotel in Las Vegas.
Carpet Recycling UK Seeks Speakers
London, England, Feb. 24, 2011 -- Carpet Recycling UK, the industry-backed association for recycling and reusing waste carpet, is looking for papers for its two-day annual conference on July 5 and 6.
Mortgage Rates Lower on Mideast Tension
Washington, DC, Feb. 24, 2011 -- Mortgage application volume increased 13.2% from one week earlier, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
Deal Sought To Reduce Mortgage Principal
New York, NY, Feb. 24, 2011 -- The Obama administration is trying to push through a settlement over mortgage-servicing breakdowns, according to the Wall Street Journal.
Mohawk Q4 Net Income More Than Doubles
Calhoun, GA, Feb. 22, 2011 -- Mohawk Industries reported fourth quarter net earnings of $46 million and diluted earnings per share of $0.66.
Architecture Billings Index Falls in January
Washington, DC, Feb. 23, 2011 -- The Architecture Billings index fell last month after two months of gains.