Online Video Series Gives Information on Concrete
Yucaipa, CA, Oct. 24, 2008 -- New online video series, "Floor Me," by The Concrete Network offers consumers information on concrete flooring options.
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Consolidated Carpet Part of Three Honored Projects
New York, NY, Oct. 23, 2008--Consolidated Carpet was the flooring contractor for three separate projects that will be honored this year by New York Construction as part of the publication’s “Best Of” Annual Awards Program.
Foreclosures Continue To Rise, Depress Home Values
Irvine, CA, Oct. 23, 2008--The number of homes in the foreclosure process grew by more than 70 percent in the third quarter of this year compared with the same period in 2007, according to RealtyTrac Inc.
NAHB Calls for More Economic Stimulus
Washington, DC, Oct. 22, 2008--Congress should consider providing further “sorely needed” economic stimulus to encourage homeownership and limit foreclosures in order to pull the U.S. economy out of recession, NAHB Chief Economist David Seiders said.
Pulte Homes Suffers Eighth Consecutive Loss
Bloomfield Hills, MI, Oct. 23, 2008--Pulte Homes Inc., the third largest U.S. homebuilder, reported its eighth consecutive quarterly loss.
Initial Jobless Claims Rise More Than Expected
Washington, DC, Oct. 23, 2008--Initial jobless claims for unemployment benefits rose last week, a sign the deepening credit crisis is hurting employment.
Interface Reports 3Q Results
Atlanta, GA, Oct. 23, 2008--Interface said in a conference call with analysts that it believes it is taking market share
Profits, Sales Slump at Ethan Allen
Danbury, CT, Oct. 23, 2008--Ethan Allen Interiors Inc. reported earnings per share of $0.26 on net income of $7.4 million, including a restructuring benefit of $1.0 million.
California Builder Ryland Reports Quarterly Loss
Calabasas, CA, Oct. 23, 2008---Ryland Group Inc. reported a third-quarter loss of $65.7 million Wednesday as revenue dropped 26.7%.
Target Says Credit Woes Hitting Customers
New York, NY, Oct. 23, 2008--Shares of Target Corp. fell to a five-year low Wednesday as the retailer offered more evidence that its customers had trouble making their credit card payments in September.