Mortgage Rates Hit Another Record Low
Washington, DC, June 8, 2012 -- Mortgage rates have fallen to a new record low, according to Freddie Mac.
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NAHB Criticizes Proposed Insurance Increase
Washington, DC, June 8, 2012 -- The National Association of Home Builders told Congress that the Obama Administration's 2013 budget proposal to increase multi-family mortgage insurance premiums would be counterproductive.
Metroflor LVT Products Win Adex Awards
Norwalk, CT, June 8, 2012 -- Metroflor said it received five 2012 Awards for Design Excellence (ADEX) for its luxury vinyl tile flooring, including four garnered by its new Engage Locking LVT.
Mercier Signs Distributor CMH Space Flooring
Montmagny, Quebec, Canada, June 8, 2012 -- Mercier Wood Flooring has signed CMH Space Flooring Products to distribute its products in southeastern U.S.
NAHB Lobbies for Housing Agenda
Washington, DC, June 6, 2012 -- More than 700 home builders trekked to Capitol Hill to call on Congress to make housing and homeownership a national priority and to take concrete steps to get housing back on track.
Bernanke Gives Few Clues About More Stimulus
Washington, DC, June 7, 2012 -- Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke says the central bank could take further steps if the economy deteriorates.
HomerWood Signs Distributor B.R. Funsten
Titusville, PA, June 7, 2012 -- HomerWood has signed distributor B.R. Funsten & Company to handle its customers in the California, Arizona and Nevada markets.
Initial Jobless Claims Edge Down
Washington, DC, June 7, 2012 -- Initial applications for unemployment benefits declined last week, according to the Labor Department.
CFI Convention Set Aug. 9-11 in Nashville
Kansas City, MO, June 7, 2012 -- The Certified Floorcovering Installers group will hold its 19th annual convention in Nashville Aug. 9-11 at the Sheraton Music City Hotel.
Consumers Take Their Time on Major Purchases
Stamford, CT, June 6, 2012 -- Consumers spend an average of 76 days in the research process when considering a major purchase like flooring, according to a research study by GE Capital's Retail Finance business.