More Housing Markets Returning to Normal
Washington, DC, Jan. 8, 2014 -- Markets in 56 out of the approximately 350 metro areas nationwide returned to or exceeded their last normal levels of economic and housing activity.
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ADP Employment Report Beats Expectations
Roseland, NJ, Jan. 8, 2014 -- Businesses added 238,000 jobs in December, payroll processor ADP said.
Nourison Begins Expansion of Georgia Facility
Saddle Brook, NJ, Jan. 8, 2014 -- Nourison has begun a 132,000 square foot expansion of its distribution center in Calhoun, Georgia.
Study Shows Carpet Helps Indoor Air Quality
Dalton, GA, Jan. 8, 2014 -- A series of studies funded by Shaw Industries indicates that effectively cleaned carpets can trap allergens and other particles, contributing to the maintenance of indoor air quality.
Bio-Glass Wins German Design Award
Miami, FL, Jan. 8, 2014 -- Coverings ETC's Bio-Glass in "Topaz Blue" designed by Ofer Mizrahi was named the Interior Innovation Award-Winner 2014 by the German Design Council.
Mortgage Application Volume Rebounds
Washington, DC, Jan. 8, 2014 -- Mortgage application volume last week edged higher, rebounding from a 13-year low set at the end of 2013, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
Home Prices Up Nearly 12% in November
New York, NY, Jan. 7, 2013 -- U.S. home prices edged up in November from the previous month but were up nearly 12% over the previous 12 months, according to real estate data firm CoreLogic.
Stanton Carpet Featured on New DIY Show
Syosset, NY, Jan. 7, 2014 -- Stanton Carpet has partnered with the DIY Network to feature exclusive styles on the 10-episode, home-renovation series, “Rev Run’s Renovation,” which premiered Jan. 4.
Stone Restoration Seminar on Tap at Surfaces
Houston, TX, Jan. 7, 2013 -- International Stoneworks of Houston will co-present the session, Critical Stone Investigation: How Geology and Installation Affect Stone Restoration, this year at the International Surface Event.
Shaw Rolls Out Marketing Tools at Markets
Dalton, GA, Jan. 7, 2014 -- Shaw Floors is introducing new product displays and a year of promotional opportunities for retailers at its Winter Markets.