Mortgage Application Volume Falls on Refinancing
Washington, DC, Nov. 17, 2010 -- Mortgage application volume dropped last week, as demand for refinancing loans fell, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
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Still No Signs of Consumer Inflation
Washington, DC, Nov. 18, 2010 -- Consumer inflation decelerated in October, the Labor Department said Wednesday.
Armstrong Decides To Pull Out of Surfaces
Lancaster, PA, Nov. 16, 2010 -- Armstrong World Industries confirmed that it will not exhibit at Surfaces in January.
New Home Construction Declines in October
Washington, DC, Nov. 17, 2010 -- New home construction fell 11.7% to an annual rate of 519,000 in October, the lowest level in 18 months, according to the Commerce Department.
Architecture Billings Index Slips in October
Washington, DC, Nov. 17, 2010 -- The Architecture Billings Index, a leading indicator of U.S. commercial construction activity, fell in October as credit for building projects continues to be tight.
Fabulous Floors Magazine Sold
Ghent, NY, Nov. 16, 2010 -- Fabulous Floors magazine, a consumer flooring publication focusing on design, has been sold by Peachtree Communications.
Mannington VCT Program, Product Win Awards
Calhoun, GA, Nov. 17, 2010 -- Mannington Commercial's VCT recycling program and 25% post-consumer Premium Tile were awarded a Green Good Design Award.
Flooring Services Commercial Picks Lee
Dallas, TX, Nov. 17, 2010 -- Flooring Services Commercial has named Herb Lee as its president.
Chain Store Sales Improve from Last Year
New York, NY, Nov. 17, 2010 -- U.S. weekly chain-store sales rose by 3.4% from one year ago, according to the International Council of Shopping Centers and Goldman Sachs.
Armstrong Closing Montreal Vinyl Plant
Montreal, Quebec, Nov. 17, 2010 -- Armstrong World Industries Inc. is permanently closing its idled Montreal vinyl floor manufacturing facility in December due to market conditions, according to a story in CB Online.