Michigan Researcher Says Foreclosures To Fall
Ann Arbor, MI, Dec. 7, 2009--A University of Michigan researcher is predicting that foreclosures will begin to fall next year, dropping from 2.75 million in 2009 to about 1.75 million in 2010 and 2011.
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AP Says Economic Analysis Shows Little Change
Washington, DC, Dec. 7, 2009--The Associated Press said its monthly analysis of economic stress in more than 3,100 U.S. counties found the economy little changed in October compared with September.
INSTALL Hosting Leadership Event Next April
Philadelphia, PA, Dec. 7, 2009--A floor covering leadership conference is planned April 5-8 for members of the INSTALL alliance.
Carpet Cleaning Rated Tough Home Chore
Grand Rapids, MI, Dec. 7, 2009--When the average mom looks down at her carpet and rugs, she sees 85 days a year of cleaning.
Horizon Forest Products Relocates
Raleigh, NC, Dec. 7, 2009--Horizon Forest Products and Long Floor have relocated their Wilmington branch to a new 30,000 square foot building.
Factory Goods Orders Expanded in October
Washington, DC, Dec. 4, 2009--Orders for U.S. manufactured goods expanded in October for the sixth month out of the past seven, the Commerce Department reported Friday.
Roppe Names Distributor of Year
Fostoria, OH, Dec. 4, 2009--Roppe Corporation said that Primco Limited of Calgary was named 2009 Distributor of the Year.
Australian Tile Firm Pushed Out by Imports
Ballarat, Victoria, Australia, Dec. 4, 2009--Workers of Eureka Tiles were told on Wednesday that the factory will close.
Unemployment Rate Falls Unexpectedly in November
Washington, DC, Dec. 4, 2009--The U.S. labor market improved markedly in November, with the unemployment rate falling back to 10% and job losses shrinking to the lowest level in nearly two years, the Labor Department reported Friday.
Rug Importer Moves Into Larger LA Headquarters
Los Angeles, CA, Dec. 4, 2009--Rug importer and wholesaler G.A. Gertmenian & Sons has moved into a newly built 150,000-square-foot headquarters.