CFI – WFCA Offer Floor Installation Training
Kansas City, MO, September 13, 2007-- CFI-WFCA will have continuing education classes this fall for installers of all kinds of flooring products.
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Energy Prices, Awareness Motivating Green Trend
Washington, D.C., September 13, 2007--A growing share of homeowners are concerned with utility costs, which has led to an increase in demand for energy efficient solutions.
Management Team Completes Expanko Buyout
Coatesville, PA – August 22, 2007 -- The senior management team of Expanko Cork Co. has completed its buyout of 100% of the company from the McKee family.
Centex, Pulte Top J.D. Power Satisfaction Rankings
New York, NY, September 13, 2007--Home owners in the 34 largest markets were most satisfied with new homes constructed by homebuilders Centex and Pulte, according to a new J.D. Power study.
Jobless Claims up 4,000 Last Week
Washington, DC, September 13, 2007—Jobless claims rose 4,000 to 319,000, for the week ending September 8, according to the Labor Department.
Credit Turmoil Has Little Impact on Small Business
Washington, DC, September 13, 2007--Despite reports of a credit crunch and calls for the Fed to cut interest rates to save the economy, there doesn't seem to be a credit problem on Main Street.
China's Forest Products Trade up 35%
Beijing, China, September 13, 2007--China's foreign trade of forest products reached $27.2 billion in the first half of this year, up 35.3% over the same period in 2006.
Unilin and Mohawk Brands Get NALFA Certification
Dallas, TX, September 11, 2007--Unilin has received certification from the North American Laminate Flooring Association (NALFA) for its Quick•Step and Columbia Flooring branded flooring.
Realtors Association Trims Housing Forecast Again
Washington, DC, September 11, 2007—The National Association of Realtors cut its existing-home forecast for the seventh straight month and widened its predicted drop in existing home values.
Holiday-Adjusted Mortgage Apps Up
Washington, DC, September 12, 2007--The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) today released its Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending September 7, 2007.