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Pending Homes Sales Off in January

Washington, DC, March 6, 2007 - Pending home sales declined in January from a strong upturn in December due to unusual weather patterns, according to the National Association of Realtors.

Surfaces Expo Releases Attendance Figures

Surfaces Expo Releases Attendance Figures

Dallas, TX, March 6, 2007--The most glaring statistic to come out of Surfaces 2007 was the fact attendance was off from last year's show. But many dealers said the eagerness of their customers improved.

AIA Launches New Web Site

Washington, D.C., March 7, 2007--The American Institute of Architects (AIA) has launched a new online resource, http://howdesignworks.aia.org.

Online Ad Job Vacancies Up

Washington, D.C., March 7, 2007--The increase this month, which was largely a result of seasonal factors, marks the second highest level in the history of the series, only slightly behind the peak in October 2006.

4Q Productivity Up

Washington, D.C., March 7, 2007--The economy appears less productive and more inflation-prone than suspected.

Refinance Apps Jump, Mortgage Rates Decline

Washington, D.C., March 7, 2007--The Market Composite Index, a measure of mortgage loan application volume, was 671.6, an increase of 7.3 percent on a seasonally adjusted basis from 626.1 one week earlier.

Anderson Names TRC as Canadian Distributor

Clinton, S.C., March 7, 2007--Anderson Hardwood Floors, family owned manufacturers of fine hardwood flooring, has selected TRC Distribution Ltd as a partner in Western Canadian markets to expand the availability of Anderson floors.