Mortgage Applications Tick Down Last Week
Washington, DC, Jan. 28, 2015 -- Mortgage application volume fell 3.2% for the week ending Jan. 23 on a seasonally adjusted basis, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
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XL Brands' Adhesive Gets Cradle to Cradle Gold
Dalton, GA, Jan. 28, 2015 -- Private label adhesives maker XL Brands said it has received the first Gold Level Certification for an adhesive from the Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute.
QFloors To Put Version 7.0 on the Cloud
South Jordan, UT, Jan. 28, 2015 -- QFloors is putting its newest offering on the cloud.
Consumer Confidence Highest Since August 2007
New York, NY, Jan. 27, 2015 -- Consumer confidence rose to another recent high in December, according to the Conference Board’s consumer-confidence index.
New Home Sales Surge in December
Washington, DC, Jan. 27, 2015 -- Sales of new single-family homes surged in December, according to the Commerce Department.
Returning Buyers Could Boost Housing Market
Irvine, CA, Jan. 27, 2015 -- RealtyTrac says that millions of people who lost their homes to foreclosure during the housing and financial crisis are poised to become homeowners again over the next eight years.
House Prices Edge Higher in November
Washington, DC, Jan. 27, 2015 -- House prices increased by 0.2% in November from October, as year-over-year prices rose 4.3%, according to the S&P/Case-Shiller index.
Durable Goods Orders Fall Sharply in December
Washington, DC, Jan. 27, 2015 -- Durable goods orders fell sharply in December, mostly due to a huge decline in demand for commercial aircraft, according to the Commerce Department.
Domotex Asia Set for March 24-26
Shanghai, China, Jan. 26, 2015 -- The floor covering industry will meet in Shanghai at Domotex asia/Chinafloor March 24-26.
Empire Today To Open First Three Stores
Northlake, IL, Jan. 26, 2015 -- Empire Today is opening stores for the first time in its 55-year history, according to the Chicago Tribune.