Foreclosure Growth Slows in August
Irvine, CA, Sept. 16, 2010--The number of properties entering the foreclosure process slowed in August for the seventh month in a row, foreclosure tracking firm RealtyTrac Inc. said.
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CRI Supports California Carpet Recycling Bill
Dalton, GA, Sept. 16, 2010--Calling it a bill that could, "usher in a whole new phase of carpet recycling," the Carpet and Rug Institute says it supports proposed legislation in California that provides incentives for carpet recycling.
New NWFA Website Lists Certified Installers
St. Louis, MO, Sept. 16, 2010--The National Wood Flooring Association has developed a new website to help consumers find certified wood flooring installers in their area.
Initial Jobless Claims Hit Two-Month Low
Washington, DC, Sept. 16, 2010--Initial jobless claims unexpectedly fell last week to the lowest level in two months, according to the Labor Department.
Annual Cersaie Tile Show Begins September 28
Bologna, Italy, Sept. 16, 2010--Cersaie, the international exhibition of ceramic tile and bathroom furnishings, will be held Sept. 28-Oct. 2 in Bologna.
Valinge Terminates 2007 Agreement With Pergo
Viken, Sweden, Sept. 16, 2010--Valinge said it has terminated a settlement agreement with laminate maker Pergo that it signed in 2007.
Mortgage Application Volume Falls
Washington, DC, Sept. 16, 2010--Mortgage application volume for the week ended September 10 decreased 8.9%, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
Distribution Associations Co-Hosting Event
Chicago, IL, Sept. 15, 2010--The North American Association of Floor Covering Distributors is co-hosting The Distributor Marketplace November 16-18 in Colorado Springs.
Website Depicts Airport Carpet Worldwide
New York, NY, Sept. 15, 2010--Author George Pendle, a frequent traveler, has developed a website that depicts airport carpet he and others have seen on their travels.
Tile Firm Investing in Eastern Distribution Center
Roanoke, VA, Sept. 15, 2010--A Minnesota-based importer of tile products plans to locate a new distribution center in Virginia's Henry County.