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Washington, DC, Oct. 28, 2010 -- Initial jobless claims fell 21,000 to 434,000 last week, marking the third straight decline and the lowest level since early July, the U.S. Labor Department reported Thursday.
Irvine, CA, Oct. 28, 2010 -- The foreclosure crisis became more severe across a majority of large U.S. metropolitan areas this summer, according to tracking firm RealtyTrac.
Washington, DC, Oct. 28, 2010 -- The National Association of Home Builders cut its 2010 forecast for single-family home construction, but said activity will pick up over the next two years as the economy improves.
Los Angeles, CA, Oct. 28, 2010 -- Carpet maker Bentley Prince Street and vinyl flooring maker Parterre Flooring Systems have collaborated on a collection of flooring in what they see as the first in a series.
Washington, DC, Oct. 28, 2010 -- Mortgage bankers are predicting that interest rates will rise from historic lows to over 5% next year.
Chagrin Falls, OH, Oct. 28, 2010 -- Johnsonite vinyl tile was used in the Manassas Park Elementary School, which was recently named an American Institute of Architects’ Environment Award Winner.
Houston, TX, Oct. 28, 2010 -- Invista said it plans to invest significant capital in its Texas facilities over the next six years to handle an expected increased demand for the chemical intermediates it produces in Texas.
Washington, DC, Oct. 28, 2010 -- An Associated Press survey of economists shows they believe the economy will improve only marginally next year.
Washington, DC, Oct. 27, 2010 -- Sales of new homes rose 6.6% in September, according to the Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Washington, DC, Oct. 27, 2010--Luxury and department stores are expected to see increased sales this holiday season, according to the head of the National Retail Federation.