Couristan Hires Western Residential Sales Manager
Fort Lee, NJ, May 14, 2009--Area and accent rug supplier Couristan has hired Andy Kuehnel as its western regional manager for the residential division.
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Builder Cuts Prices in Half in NC Neighborhood
Hillsborough, NC, May 14, 2009--The state of the homebuilding market is causing some companies to take drastic action.
More Buyers, Fewer Refinancers, Says MBA
Washington, DC, May 14, 2009--Mortgage application volume fell to the lowest level since mid-March, as refinancing dipped. However, applications to purchase homes rose slightly, the Mortgage Bankers Association said.
Wholesale Prices Rise More Than Expected
Washington, DC, May 14, 2009--Wholesale prices rose more than expected in April as the biggest jump in food costs in more than a year offset a second monthly decline in the price of energy products.
Robina Names Western Region Sales Manager
Kennesaw, GA, May 13, 2009--John Mitchell has been named a regional sales manager for Robina.
New Web Tool Driving Sales for Flooring America
Waltham, MA, May 13, 2009--Flooring is difficult to sell online because consumers want to see the grain of a hardwood or the texture of a ceramic tile, and want to be sure of the color.
Median Home Price Declines 14% in First Quarter
Washington, DC, May 13, 2009--The median price for a single-family house fell 14% to $169,000 in the first quarter from a year ago, the National Association of Realtors said.
NWFA Conference Attendance Down 28%
St. Louis, MO, May 13, 2009--The NWFA’s 2009 Wood Flooring Expo and Education Conference April 26 - May 1 attracted 2,438 attendees from throughout the world, with 238 companies filling 434 exhibit booths.
ReSource Commercial Network Adds Pennsylvania Firm
Aurora, CO, May 12, 2009--The ReSource Commercial Flooring Network has added Franklin Flooring, Inc. of Pottstown, Pa.
NAHB Case Studies Show Impact of Credit Crisis
Washington, DC, May 13, 2009--NAHB has compiled more than 100 case studies to show policymakers how the credit crisis is undermining efforts to restore the health of the nation's economy.