Apartment Market Rallies in Third Quarter
New York, NY, Nov. 4, 2010 -- Almost every multifamily market saw strong leasing, rising demand and falling vacancies in the third quarter, according to commercial real estate information firm CoStar Group.
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Korean Soft Flooring Firm Enters U.S. Market
Seoul, South Korea, Nov. 4, 2010 -- Sponge Works, a Korean manufacturer and supplier of soft flooring rubber and sponge mats, is launching its line of flooring to the U.S. market.
Domotex Asia Prepares for Larger Attendance
Shanghai, China, Nov. 4, 2010 -- With more than five months to go, Domotex asia/Chinafloor's expanded 110,000 square meter exhibitor space is 75% sold.
Interface To Buy Back Senior Debt
Atlanta, GA, Nov. 4, 2010 -- Interface, Inc. said it would go forward with its plan to buy back debt.
Dixie Group Reports Narrower Quarterly Loss
Chattanooga, TN, Nov. 3, 2010 -- The Dixie Group reported an after-tax loss from continuing operations of $5,012,000, or $0.40 per share, compared with an after-tax loss of $38,442,000, or $3.13 per share a year ago.
Shaw Named One of Georgia's Top Places To Work
Dalton, GA, Nov. 3, 2010 -- Shaw Industries has been named one of the 2010 “Best Places to Work” in the state of Georgia by Georgia Trend magazine.
Private Sector Employment Rises in October
Roseland, NJ, Nov. 3, 2010 -- Private-sector employment rose 43,000 in October, beating the experts' expectations of a 20,000 increase, according to the ADP employment report.
Mortgage Purchase Applications Up, Refi's Fall
Washington, DC, Nov. 3, 2010 -- Mortgage application volume fell 5% from the previous week, as purchase applications rose while refinancing tailed off, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
Factory Orders Up More Than Forecast
Washington, DC, Nov. 3, 2010 -- U.S. factory orders climbed more than forecast in September.
Service Sector Continues Expansion in October
Washington, DC, Nov. 3, 2010 -- The U.S. service sector expanded in October at the fastest pace in three months.