Demand Growing for Smaller Homes, AIA Says
Washington, DC, June 30, 2009--The era of the McMansion may be coming to an end, according to the new Home Design Trends Survey by the American Institute of Architects.
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Fed Funds To Help Low Income Home Buyers
Washington, DC, June 30, 2009--The federal government -- and many states - are launching plans to hook up buyers of repossessed properties with very attractive terms.
Capel Making Rugs Available Online
Troy, NC, June 30, 2009--Capel Rugs says it is making its area rugs and related products available for sale to consumers online through preferred dealer websites.
Robina Floors Hires Sales Rep
Kennesaw, GA, June 30, 2009--Jason Wingo, formerly of Tarkett, has been named by Robina Floors as a sales representative to cover the southeastern U.S.
Omnova Solutions Raising Prices July 1
Fairlawn, OH, June 29, 2009--Omnova Solutions said that as of July 1 it is increasing prices by up to $0.10 per dry pound for all GenFlo, GenCeal, Omnabond, GenCryl and GenCal styrene butadiene based emulsion polymers.
California Home Buyers Could Get More Help
Sacramento, CA, June 29, 2009--California lawmakers have introduced two bills to raise the cap for the state's home buyer tax-credit program by at least $200 million and to extend the length of the program by at least a year.
Crossville Begins Tile Recycling Program
Crossville, TN, June 29, 2009—Crossville has begun a tile take-back program to recycle used tile.
IEA Trims Global Oil Demand Forecast
Paris, France, June 29, 2009--The International Energy Agency cut its medium term forecast for global oil demand by 3.7% compared with its previous estimate.
Online Job Advertisements Declined This Month
New York, NY, June 29, 2009--Online advertised vacancies declined 66,700 to 3,294,800 in June, according to The Conference Board Help-Wanted Online Data Series released today.
NFIB Opposes House-Passed Energy Bill
Washington, DC, June 29, 2009--The National Federation of Independent Business, the nation’s leading small business association, is opposing the “American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009,” which has passed in the U.S. House.