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Washington, DC, Nov. 12, 2009--The number of programs to promote energy efficiency and sustainable building materials by U.S. cities has jumped 50 percent from 2007, said the American Institute of Architects Wednesday.
Irvine, CA, Nov. 12, 2009--Foreclosure filings dipped in October, the third straight monthly decline, as foreclosure prevention programs helped more borrowers.
Calhoun, GA, Nov. 12, 2009--Mannington Commercial said that 33 of its carpet products are now available using Antron Bio Legacy nylon.
Atlanta, GA, Nov. 12, 2009--Dynamic Modifiers says it has developed a new product to replace the polyvinyl chloride (PVC) in many applications including floor covering.
Washington, DC, Nov. 13, 2009--Home prices are expected to grow modestly next year, according to the National Association of Realtors.
Washington, DC, Nov. 12, 2009--Mortgage applications filed to purchase homes last week hit the lowest level in nearly nine years, the Mortgage Bankers Association reported Thursday.
Washington, DC, Nov. 12, 2009--Initial jobless claims fell by 12,000 to a seasonally adjusted 502,000 in the week ended Nov. 7, the Labor Department reported Thursday.
Horsham, PA, Nov. 11, 2009--Luxury homebuilder Toll Brothers, Inc. said its fourth-quarter net signed contracts of approximately 765 units and $430.8 million rose 42% in units and 62% in dollars compared to 2008's fourth-quarter totals.
Washington, DC, Nov. 10, 2009--Most states continued to experience rising existing-home sales in the third quarter, with prices moderating in many metro areas, according to the latest survey by the National Association of Realtors.
Washington, DC, Nov. 11, 2009--The multifamily sector of the housing market showed signs of improvement in the third quarter, according to the National Association of Home Builders.