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.
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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.
Mondo Rubber Products Get Greenguard Certification
Conshohocken, PA, May 13, 2009--Mondo said that the Greenguard Environmental Institute has awarded the Greenguard Indoor Air Quality Certification to 10 of its rubber flooring surfaces.
Green Building Conference Draws a Crowd
Washington, DC, May 12, 2009--More than 1,200 builders, remodelers, designers and other industry professionals attended the National Association of Home Builders' National Green Building Conference in Dallas.
Gerflor Names Technical Services Manager
Chicago, IL, May 12, 2009--Resilient flooring firm Gerflor has appointed Marc Papillon as technical services manager for its Eastern Region.
FloorMall Adds DIY Hardwood Finishing Website
Virginia Beach, VA, May 13, 2009--FloorMall has recently expanded its network of websites, with the launch UnfinishedFlooring.com.
Pergo Adds Center in Germany
Neumarkt, Germany, May 13, 2009--Laminate flooring firm Pergo now has its own premises in Germany.
New Home Builders Alliance Seeking Tax Break
Washington, DC, May 12, 2009--A breakaway group of homebuilders is mounting its own lobbying campaign to secure passage of a tax provision.