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Builder Confidence Slips Again In June

Builder Confidence Slips Again In June

Washington, June 18, 2007--Ongoing concerns about subprime-related problems in the mortgage market and newfound concerns about rising prime mortgage rates caused builder confidence to decline two more points in June.

AIA Meeting Calls for Response to Climate Change

AIA Meeting Calls for Response to Climate Change

Washington, DC, June 19, 2007--At the AIA 2007 National Convention in San Antonio, the presidents of 16 national, regional and international architects associations urged the adoption of adopt global sustainability goals.

Rocha Joins Formica Flooring

Rocha Joins Formica Flooring

Barnwell, SC, June 19, 2007 – Formica Flooring announces that Ted Rocha has joined the company as Key Account Sales Manager.

Housing Starts Off 2.1% in May, Permits Up 3%

Housing Starts Off 2.1% in May, Permits Up 3%

Washington, DC, June 19, 2007--Housing starts dropped 2.1 percent in May to an annual rate of 1.47 million, down from 1.50 million the prior month, according to a Commerce Department report.

Chain Store Sales Off 0.1% Last Week

Chain Store Sales Off 0.1% Last Week

New York, NY, June 19, 2007—Chain store sales decreased 0.1% in the week ended June 16 from its level in the week before, according to the International Council of Shopping Centers-UBS Retail Chain Store Sales Index.

Homebuilders' Index Drops to 16-Year Low

Homebuilders' Index Drops to 16-Year Low

Washington, DC, June 19, 2007--A measurement of industry sentiment about the housing market fell in June for the fourth straight month to the lowest point in more than 16 years.