Consumer Confidence Off for 2nd Straight Month
Washington, DC, November 28, 2006--Uncertainty about the strength of the economy caused the second straight monthly decline in U.S. consumer confidence in November, the Conference Board said Tuesday.
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Existing Home Sales Rise in October
Washington, DC, November 28, 2006 --Sales of existing homes held steady with a modest gain last month, another indicator that the housing market is transitioning into a more normal market.
Faus Group Signs Deal With Oak Products of Illinoi
Calhoun, GA, November 28, 2006--Faus Group, Inc. has signed a deal with Oak Products of Illinois to begin distribution of the Fausfloor laminate flooring program in November 2006.
Builder Confidence in Rental Apartments Jumps
Washington, DC, November 28, 2006--With demand on the rise and supply still tight, builder confidence in current rental apartment market conditions jumped in the third quarter of 2006, and their expectations for the next six months are even higher.
ContractWorld Congress at Domotex to Examine Educa
Hannover, Germany, November 28, 2006--ContractWorld Congress, Europe's largest architecture and interior design forum, will take place at Domotex from 13 to 16 January 2007 in Hannover, Germany. The four-day event, which features prominent architects
Välinge Granted Herringbone Patent
Viken, Sweden - November 27, 2006--According to an announcement from Välinge Innovation, the U.S. patent office has granted the company a new patent, "Herringbone" US 7,127,860 B2, 31/10/2006.
Commercial Real Estate Index Up Again In 3Q
Washington, DC, November 27, 2006--The Commercial Leading Indicator for Brokerage Activity, a leading indicator for the commercial real estate market, has increased for six consecutive quarters showing that continued growth can be expected in commercial r
Online Retailers Expect Record Holiday Sales
Reston, VA, November 22, 2006--comScore Networks, a leader in measuring the digital age, today released the first in a series of reports that measure consumers’ online non-travel (retail) spending during the 2006 holiday season, which began November 1, 20
Consumer Sentiment Eases Slightly
Ann Arbor, MI, November 22, 2006--Consumer sentiment weakened slightly in late November, according to research from the University of Michigan.
NAR: 3Q Existing Home Sales Off 12.7%
Washington, DC, November 20, 2006 - Conditions for home buyers improved during the third quarter as existing single-family home prices in many metropolitan areas experienced corrections, and most states saw sales activity below a year ago which helped to