Mortgage Application Volume Rises Last Week
Washington, DC, Aug. 1, 2012 -- Mortgage application volume rose last week as demand for refinancing edged up, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
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INSTALL Program Praised by Labor Department
St. Louis, MO, Aug. 1, 2012 -- INSTALL's St. Louis' pre-apprenticeship program targeted at high school students has been recognized by the U.S. Department of Labor as a 21st Century Registered Apprenticeship Trailblazer and Innovator.
Anderson Holding 'Fall for America' Promotion
Fountain Inn, SC, Aug. 1, 2012 -- Anderson Hardwood will again hold its Fall for America sale.
Home Prices Rise Fourth Straight Month
New York, NY, July 31, 2012 -- Single-family house prices rose for the fourth consecutive month in May, according to the S&P/Case Shiller composite index of 20 metropolitan areas.
Consumer Confidence Rises Unexpectedly in July
New York, NY, July 31, 2012 -- U.S. consumer confidence rose unexpectedly for the first time in five months, according to the Conference Board.
Mohawk Closing South Carolina Yarn Plant
Calhoun Falls, SC, July 31, 2012 -- Mohawk plans to close its Rocky Creek facility on Sept. 25, according to WYFF.com.
Shaw Floors Wins PR Award for HGTV HOME
Dalton, GA, July 31, 2012 –- Shaw Floors said it has received a 2012 Bronze Anvil Award of Commendation from the Public Relations Society of America.
Tile Shop Names Clayton CFO
Minneapolis, MN, July 31, 2012 -- The Tile Shop, a specialty retailer of manufactured and natural stone tiles, setting and maintenance materials, has named Timothy Clayton chief financial officer of Tile Shop Holdings, Inc.
Chicago PMI Reverses Higher in July
Chicago, IL, July 31, 2012 -- The Chicago Purchasing Managers Index rose to 53.7% in July from 52.9% in June, halting a trend of three straight drops.
Personal Income Rises in June, Spending Flat
Washington, DC, July 31, 2012 -- Despite a greater than expected increase in U.S. personal income in June, consumer spending was flat, according to the Commerce Department.