NAHB Urges Congress to Support Green Building
Washington, DC, July 12, 2007--The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) urged Congress to support green building initiatives through tax credits and few mandates.
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Pali Starts Mohawk Coverage with a Neutral Rating
New York, NY, July 12, 2007--Pali Research initiates coverage on Mohawk Industries with a Neutral rating.
NAR: Housing Starts Expected to Fall in 2008
Washington, DC, July 11, 2007 – Existing-home sales are expected to total 6.11 million this year and 6.37 million in 2008, down from 6.48 million last year, according to the latest forecast by the National Association of Realtors.
Marble & Granite Gallery Offers New Imports
Sourhfield, MI, July 11, 2007--The Marble & Granite Gallery, a European style showroom with Michigan’s largest display of marble, granite, limestone, travertine, and onyx from around the world.
MBA: Mortgage Apps Up Last Week
Washington, DC, July 11, 2007--The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) today released its Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending July 6, 2007.
Peckham Teams with HBOS for Carpetright Bid
Rainham, England, July 11, 2007--Carpetright founder Lord Harris of Peckham is said to have teamed up with banking giant HBOS over a possible joint bid to take the company private.
Dalton Recycler Faces OSHA Fines
Dalton, GA, July 11, 2007-- The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration proposed the penalty for Columbia Recycling Corp. for 11 violations.
cmi Promotes Thayer
Pawtucket, RI, July 11, 2007-- cmi (Colonial Mills, Inc.), a manufacturer of braided-texture area rugs and accessories, names Meredith Thayer to the position of Sales Executive – Business Development.
Intertech Opens Third Location
Austin, TX, July 11, 2007Full-service commercial flooring specialist Intertech Flooring announced today a major expansion, with the addition of a third location in Mission, Texas.
Ryland Warns of Q2 Loss
Los Angeles, CA, July 11, 2007--The Ryland Group warned that it expects to post a second quarter net loss of $1.25 to $1.35 per share due to continued deterioration in the housing market.