30-year Fixed Rate Up to Highest Level Since July
Washington, DC, March 16, 2006--The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) released its Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending March 10.
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Builder Confidence Slides One Point in March
Washington, DC, March 16, 2006--A one-point decline in the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) for March indicates that housing demand and sales are gradually returning to a sustainable pace.
Consumer Prices Inch Up 0.1% in February
Washington, DC, March 16, 2006--The consumer price index rose 0.1% in February, as falling prices for energy, food and clothing offset higher prices for medical care, shelter and air fares.
New Zealand’s Feltex Reveals New CEOs Pay Package
Wellington, New Zealand, March 16, 2006--Carpet-maker Feltex Carpets Ltd. Thursday revealed details of the remuneration package it proposes to pay its new chief executive.
Coverings 2006 Expecting to Set Record
Alexandria, VA, March 16, 2006--Coverings 2006 is in countdown mode to the April 4-7 expo and conference and it looks like records will be set.
Mohawk Inks Licensing Deal with the National Trust
Atlanta, GA, March 16, 2006--The Mohawk Group said it is partnering with The National Trust for Historic Preservation, America’s leading nonprofit dedicated to saving the nation’s diverse historic places.
WarmlyYours Intros Bathroom Floor-Warming Kits
Lake Zurich, IL, March 15, 2006--At Surfaces 2006, WarmlyYours unveiled its newest creation: easy-to-install electric floor warming kits designed to cover most bathroom floor plans.
CRI Spring Issues Conference Slated For April
Dalton, GA, March 15, 2006--The CRI Spring Issues Conference, held annually for CRI members, will take place at the Northwest Georgia Trade and Convention Center April 12-13.
Laticrete Sponsors Employee’s Race Car
Hamlet, NC, March 15, 2006--For the last five decades, the Laticrete commitment to research and development has pursued innovative ceramic tile and stone installation systems.
Sears 4Q Earnings Double
Hoffman Estates, IL, March 15, 2006--Sears reported fourth-quarter net earnings more than doubled to $648 million, or $4.03 a share, in the quarter ended Jan. 28, up from $309 million, or $3.09 a share, a year earlier.