Applications Decrease in Latest MBA Survey
Washington, DC, February 21, 2007--The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) today released its Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending February 16, 2007.
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Study: Micro Business Execs Spend More Time Online
New York, NY, February 21, 2007—JupiterResearch has found that executives running very small businesses, also known as micro-business executives, display unique online behavior compared to other online users and small-business executives.
CPI 3% in January
Washington, DC, February 21, 2007--Consumer prices increased 0.3% in January, led by large increases in food, medical care and tobacco prices, the Labor Department reported Wednesday.
INSTALL Names Lutz to International Committee
Philadelphia, PA, February 21, 2007--A floor covering veteran from Detroit is the newest member of an international committee charged with increasing the skill of flooring installers.
Home Depot 4Q Earnings Off 28%
Atlanta, GA, February 20, 2007--Home Depot reported a 28% decline in fourth quarter net earnings.
USGBC New Headquarters Earns LEED Platinum
Washington, DC, February 19, 2007--The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) said its new Washington, DC headquarters has earned LEED Platinum Commercial Interiors certification for its office suite.
Coverings 2007 Draws a Host of Co-Sponsors
Alexandria, VA, February 19, 2007--The most important professional organizations in the design, flooring and building trades are rallying to support Coverings 2007.
NWFA Offers Installation Certification
St. Louis, MO, February 19, 2007--The National Wood Flooring Association’s Certified Professionals is offering a certification programs for wood flooring professionals in installation, sand and finish, sales, and inspections.
Carpet Display & Exhibit Explore World Culture
Salem, OR, February 19, 2007--To many of us, carpets are something to walk on, not something rich in symbolism, a measure of a community's culture and lifestyle.
Former CCA Global Vice President Dies
Manchester, NH, February 19, 2007--CCA Global Partners released a statement that long-time employee and friend Michael Englert passed away on Wednesday, February 14, 2007.