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Mortgage Refinancing Activity Remains High

Mortgage Refinancing Activity Remains High

Washington, DC, April 1, 2009--Mortgage application volume last week ticked up a seasonally adjusted 3% from the week before, as mortgage rates continued to fall, the Mortgage Bankers Association said on Wednesday.

Domotex Middle East Sees Growth in Lebanon

Dubai, UAE, April 1, 2009--Domotex Middle East 2009 is targeting Lebanon as a major market for carpets and floor coverings and a catalyst for the growing regional wholesale market.

Consumer Confidence Ticks Up in March

Consumer Confidence Ticks Up in March

Washington, DC, March 31, 2009--Consumer confidence edged up in March from a record low in February, according to the monthly Conference Board index reported Tuesday.

Congoleum Sees Losses Rise in Fourth Quarter

Congoleum Sees Losses Rise in Fourth Quarter

Mercerville, NJ, March 30, 2009--Resilient manufacturer Congoleum Corp. said fourth quarter sales were $31.7 million, compared with sales of $43.8 million reported in the fourth quarter of 2007, a decrease of 27.6%.

Sales of Vacation Homes Fall in 2008

Washington, DC, March 31, 2009--Sales of vacation and investment homes in the U.S. fell to 30% of all transactions of existing and new homes in 2008, the National Association of Realtors said on Monday.