Surfaces Seminars Present Top Industry Educators
Dallas, TX, November 20, 2007—Surfaces will have an influential lineup of industry educators in its 2008 Conference Program.
Today's Flooring News
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Commercial Real Estate Index Levels Out in 3Q
Washington, DC. November 20, 2007--Commercial real estate market activity is expected to level out, suggesting stable business opportunities for commercial practitioners in the months ahead.
Empire Today Redesigns Web Site
Northlake, IL, November 20, 2007--Empire Today has launched a redesigned website featuring immediate online appointment setting and click-to-call live customer service interaction.
Housing Starts Up With Apartment Increase
Washington, DC, November 20, 2007—Housing starts rebounded in October, rising 3% an annual pace of 1.229 million units, which reflected a jump in the apartment sector, according to the Commerce Department.
Propex Earnings Decline in Third Quarter
Chattanooga, TN, November 20, 2007-- Propex Inc. said it earned $9 million before interest, taxes and depreciation and amortization for the third quarter today, compared to $15.4 million for the third quarter last year.
Leading Indicators Show Slower Growth Ahead
Washington, DC, November 21, 2007--The Conference Board said that the U.S. leading index decreased 0.5%, the coincident index remained unchanged and the lagging index increased 0.3% in October.
Consumer Confidence Falls to Two-Year Low
Ann Arbor, MI, November 21, 2007--Consumer confidence sank to its lowest level in two years.
Jobless Claims Drop 11,000 Last Week
Washington, DC, November 21, 2007—Jobless claims dropped 11,000 to 330,000 in the week that ended November 17, according to the Labor Department.
Mortgage Apps Decreased Last Week
Washington, DC, November 21, 2007—Mortgage applications fell 3.6% last week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association weekly survey.
NAFCD Unites Distributors and Manufacturers
Chicago, IL, November 21, 2007--The North American Association of Floor Covering Distributors (NAFCD) said that its recent 36th Annual Meeting and Distributor Marketplace, held October 25-27, had 96 exhibitor booths, a 20% increase.