CRI Names Joe Yarbrough President
Dalton, GA, March 13, 2014 -- Joe W. Yarbrough has been named president of the Carpet and Rug Institute, effective March 31.
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Consumers Largely Positive About Housing
New York, NY, March 13, 2014 -- A new index by real estate information firm Zillow indicates that as many as 4.2 million renters would like to buy a home.
New Jobless Claims at Three Month Low
Washington, DC, March 13, 2014 -- Initial claims for unemployment benefits unexpectedly fell to a three-month low last week, according to the Labor Department.
All Holdings Acquires Carpet Cushions & Supplies
Elk Grove Village, IL, March 13, 2014 -- All Holdings, Inc., the parent company of All Tile, Inc., will purchase Carpet Cushions & Supplies, Inc.
QEP Names Stepp Senior VP of Sales
Boca Raton, FL, March 13, 2014 -– Q.E.P. Co. has named industry veteran Jamann Stepp senior vice president of sales.
Invista Launches Antron Search Tool
Kennesaw, GA, March 13, 2014 -– Invista is launching a new carpet search tool called Find Carpets with Antron, on the Antron brand website.
Mortgage Application Volume Drops
Washington, DC, March 12, 2014 -- Mortgage application volume fell 2.1% on a seasonally adjusted basis last week as interest rates rose from the prior week, the Mortgage Bankers Association said.
WFCA Training Workshop Set For Wichita
Anaheim, CA, March 12, 2014 -– The World Floorcovering Association's third weeklong installation-training workshop will take place in Wichita, Kansas beginning March 18.
Senate Committee Outlines Fannie, Freddie Bill
Washington, DC, March 12, 2014 -- Senate banking committee leaders released the outline of a plan to dismantle mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
NAHB Study Details Ethnic Housing Preferences
Washington, DC, March 11, 2014 -- The National Association of Home Builders has released the results of a new study, What Home Buyers Really Want: Ethnic Preferences.