House Prices Continue to Increase
New York, NY, Sept. 24, 2013 -- U.S. home prices rose 12.4 percent in July compared with a year ago, according to the Standard &Poor's/Case-Shiller 20-city home price index.
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Consumer Confidence Edges Down in September
New York, NY, Sept. 24, 2013 -- Consumer confidence fell slightly in September from August, according to the Conference Board.
USFloors Wins Patent for 'Corboo' Flooring
Dalton, GA, Sept. 24, 2013 -- USFloors said it has received a patent for the company’s Corboo flooring.
'Made in America' Trend is Growing
New York, NY, Sept. 24, 2013 -- The 'Made in America' revival is growing, with a majority of manufacturing executives now ready to consider bringing some production back from China, CNN reported.
Builder Lennar Reports Surge in Income, Orders
Miami, FL, Sept. 24, 2013 -- Homebuilder Lennar Corp., reported that third quarter net income climbed to $120.7 million, or $0.54 share from $87.1 million, or $0.40 per share a year earlier.
Greenberg Golf Outing Raises $160K for FCIF
Adairsville, GA, Sept. 24, 2013 -- The recent 11th Annual Alan Greenberg Charity Golf Tournament, hosted by CCA Global Partners, raised $160,000 for the Floor Covering Industry Foundation.
Domotex Carpet Design Award Program Opens
Hannover, Germany, Sept. 24, 2013 -- The competition for the next Carpet Design Awards, which will be presented at Domotex 2014, is now open.
Pam Tillis to Perform at NWFA Expo
St. Louis, MO, Sept. 24, 2013 -- – The National Wood Flooring Association said that Pam Tillis, award-winning country music star, will perform a private concert during the 2014 NWFA Wood Flooring Expo.
Daltile Changes Reflect Marazzi Integration
Dallas, TX, Sept. 23, 2013 -- Daltile has informed customers that is has made organizational changes as part of its integration of tile maker Marazzi with Daltile.
Mohawk Invests for Improved PET Products
Dalton, GA, Sept. 23, 2013 -- Mohawk said it has invested $180 million, and created 500 new jobs in North Georgia, to develop the patent-pending Continuum Process.