NAHB Lobbies for Scrapping of New 1099 Rules
Washington, DC, Feb. 10, 2011 -- The National Association of Home Builders has called on Congress today to repeal all new expanded 1099 reporting requirements imposed in the healtcare reform law.
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Coverings Makes Las Vegas Debut March 14
Alexandria, VA, Feb. 10, 2011 -- Coverings will make its Las Vegas debut March 14 with more than 1,000 exhibitors from 50+ countries ready to show the latest in tile and stone.
Rug Care Association Schedules Tour
Dallas, TX. Feb. 10, 2011 –- A tour and hands-on evaluation of a state-of-the-art rug washing facility has been scheduled by the newly-formed Association of Rug Care Specialists.
Tuftex Rebranding Targets Female Consumers
Dalton, GA, Feb. 9, 2011 -- Tuftex of California has launched a rebranding program for 2011 that is aimed at female consumers.
Management Changes Continue at Valinge
Viken, Sweden, Feb. 9, 2011 -- The management shakeup at Valinge Flooring Technology continued yesterday as four board members resigned.
Fannie, Freddie Mortgage Roles Could Shrink
Washington, DC, Feb. 9, 2011 -- The Obama administration will recommend the gradual elimination of government-sponsored mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, a White House official said Wednesday.
OW Cairo Manufacturing Back at Full Capacity
Cairo, Egypt, Feb. 9, 2011 -- Oriental Weavers' manufacturing facilities began operating at full capacity on Monday, chairman Mohamed Khamis said in a press release, Daily News Egypt reported.
American Marazzi Buys Centers from Interceramic
Sunnyvale, TX, Feb. 9, 2011 -- American Marazzi Tile said it has acquired six wholesale centers from Interceramic Group.
Home Prices Decline in Fourth Quarter
Seattle, WA, Feb. 9, 2011 -- Home prices fell 2.6% nationwide during the last three months of 2010, according to a quarterly real estate market survey from Zillow.com.
Mortgage Applications Down on Higher Rates
Washington, DC, Feb. 9, 2011 -- Mortgage application volume fell last week as interest rates rose to their highest levels in 10 months, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.