Home Ownership Lowest in a Decade
Washington, DC, July 28, 2010--Nearly 19 million homes in the U.S. stood empty during the second quarter, according to a report by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Mortgage Application Volume Down
Washington, DC, July 28, 2010--Mortgage application volume fell last week despite the lowest mortgage rates in decades.
Europe Passes Lacey-Like Legislation
Paris, France, July 28, 2010--New European legislation to reduce illegal logging will include flooring materials.
Durable Goods Orders Fell Unexpectedly in June
Washington, DC, July 28, 2010--Durable goods orders fell 1% in June, the Commerce Department reported Wednesday.
Chain Store Sales Higher Last Week
New York, NY, July 27, 2010--U.S. chain-store sales rose 3.8% last past week compared with one year ago, according to the International Council of Shopping Centers and Goldman Sachs.
Foreclosures Produce Lowest House Sales Prices
Cambridge, MA, July 27, 2010--A foreclosure reduces the value of a house by 27%, according to a study by an MIT economist and researchers at Harvard University.
CodeBlue, Empire Team To Handle Insurance Claims
Eau Claire, WI, July 27, 2010--CodeBlue has formed a strategic alliance with Empire Today for the service delivery of the recently announced CodeBlue Flooring program.
Consumer Confidence Falls in July on Job Worries
New York, NY, July 27, 2010--Americans' confidence in the economy eroded further in July amid job worries, according to the Conference Board.
Anderson Progressing in Battle With Cancer
Atlanta, GA, July 27, 2010--Interface founder Ray Anderson appears to winning his fight against liver cancer.
Kitchen of The Year Features Mohawk Flooring
Dalton, GA, July 27, 2010--The House Beautiful Kitchen of the Year Project prominently features Mohawk hardwood and carpet and as key elements of the design.