Keep up to date with the most recent news in the flooring industry. Today's News...As it happens! We update this news several times a day so you can stay connected.
Washington, DC, November 23, 2015—With mortgage rates remaining below 4% for the third straight month, existing-home sales in October were at a healthy pace but failed to keep up with September's jump, according to the National Association of Realtors.
Bensenville, IL, November 23, 2015—Gerflor has created a new position, healthcare segment director, to support growth in the healthcare market and has tapped Jim Bistolas to serve in that position.
Arlington, VA, November 23, 2015-- Construction job growth rebounded in October as 43 states and the District of Columbia recorded employment increases from a year earlier, according to the Associated General Contractors of America.
Washington, DC, November 20, 2015 -- The Multi-family Production Index, which measures builder and developer sentiment, increased one point to a level of 56 for the third quarter.
New York, NY, November 20, 2015 -- The Conference Board's Leading Economic Index rose 0.6 percent to 124.1 in October after falling in September. It was the best reading since June.
Sarasota, FL, November 20, 2015 -- AdvantageLumber.com has acquired Companhia Madeireira, one of the largest hardwood lumber factories in Northern Brazil.
London, England, Nov. 20, 2015 -- The Rug Company has named James Seuss as CEO, effective Dec. 14.
Washington, DC, November 20, 2015 -- Average mortgage rates ticked lower this week after two straight weeks of sharp increases, according to Freddie Mac.
Washington, DC, November 20, 2015 -- Initial claims for unemployment benefits fell by 5,000 to 271,000 last week, according to the Labor Department.
Philadelphia, PA, November 20, 2015 -- The Philadelphia Fed manufacturing index returned to positive territory in November, rising to 1.9 after being negative for two straight months.