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Troubled Home Loans Rise for Ninth Quarter

Washington, DC, June 2, 2009--Credit-reporting firm TransUnion.com said the number of mortgage holders at least two months behind on their payments rose for the ninth quarter in a row to 5.22%.

Pending Home Resales Rise Third Month in Row

Pending Home Resales Rise Third Month in Row

Washington, DC, June 2, 2009--Pending home resales rose for the third month in a row in April, boosted by record low mortgage rates and special incentives for first-time buyers, according to the National Association of Realtors.

LEED Now Recognizes FSC Certified Bamboo

LEED Now Recognizes FSC Certified Bamboo

Washington, DC, June 1, 2009--The U.S. Green Building Council has ruled that Forest Stewardship Council-certified bamboo plywood and flooring can now be included in calculations for LEED certification.

German Parquet Production Falls in First Quarter

Berlin, German, June 2, 2009--German parquet production dropped by 18.2% to 2.1 million square meters in the first quarter of 2009 compared with the same quarter of the previous year, according to the IHB Network.