Homebuilders Continue To Grow More Confident
Washington, DC, Aug. 15, 2013 -- Builder confidence in the market for single-family homes rose three points to 59 on the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index for August.
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Repossessions Could Hit Six-Year Low in 2013
Irvine, CA, Aug. 15, 2013 -- Home repossessions are on track to hit a six-year low, according to tracking firm RealtyTrac.
Intermountain To Distribute HomerWood
Titusville, PA, Aug. 15, 2013 -- HomerWood said that Intermountain Wood will be the brand’s distributor in Montana and Washington, providing sales and distribution functions to retailers and builder subcontractors.
WFCA Seeking Hall of Fame Nominations
Anaheim, CA, Aug. 15, 2013 -- The World Floor Covering Association said it is accepting applications for nominations to the Floor Covering Industry Hall of Fame.
Consumer Prices Remain Tame in July
Washington, DC, Aug. 15, 2013 -- The Department of Labor said that consumer prices rose at an annual pace of 2.0% during July.
IICRC Picks Winner of Newsletter Contest
Vancouver, WA, Aug. 15, 2013 -- The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification said the winning name for its e-newsletter naming contest is IICRCToday.
Housing Affordability Falls as Prices Rise
Washington, DC, Aug. 14, 2013 -- Nationwide housing affordability fell in the second quarter as recovering markets witnessed significant firming of home prices.
New York Manufacturing Slips in August
New York, NY, Aug. 15, 2013 -- The New York Federal Reserve’s index of manufacturing conditions declined unexpectedly in August, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.
Mullican Flooring Featured in 'Flipping' Show
Johnson City, TN, Aug. 15, 2013 -- Mullican Flooring will have its hardwood flooring featured upcoming episode of ?Flipping San Diego,? a television series in its first season on the A&E channel.
Little Sign of Wholesale Inflation in July
Washington, DC, Aug. 14, 2013 -- Declining energy prices tamped down wholesale inflation in July, according to the Labor Department.