IFI Names Executive Board
New York, NY, Nov. 17, 2011 -- The International Federation of Interior Architects/Designers has named its executive board for 2011-2013.
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GTP Vinyl Tile Gets Greenguard Certification
Tampa, FL, Nov. 17, 2011 -- Luxury vinyl tile firm GTP said that its FreeFit product is now Children and School Greenguard certified.
Magnificent Carpet Awards Set for January
Atlanta, GA, Nov. 17, 2011 -- America’s Magnificent Carpets Awards will again be presented at the Atlanta International Area Rug Market featuring the National Oriental Rug Show, Jan. 12-15.
Oil Prices Continue Upward Trend
New York, NY, Nov. 17, 2011 -- Oil prices rose above $103 a barrel Thursday in Asia, extending a 37% rally during the last six weeks.
Techmer PM Opens Compounding Center
Clinton, TN, Nov. 17, 2011 -- Techmer PM has opened a new center for the design and compounding of specialty engineering plastics in Rancho Dominguez, California.
Nebraska Furniture Mart Announces New Location
Omaha, NE, Nov. 16, 2011--Nebraska Furniture Mart has announced the location of its fourth store, which will be in The Colony, Texas, a suburb of Dallas.
Builder Confidence Rises in November
Washington, DC, Nov. 16, 2011 -- Homebuilder confidence rose by three points to 20 on the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index for November.
Percentage of Americans Moving at All-Time Low
Washington, DC, Nov. 16, 2011 -- A new Census report shows that the percentage of Americans who are changing residences has dropped to an all-time low.
Remodeling Activity Up Again in September
Austin, TX, Nov. 16, 2011 –- Remodeling activity reached a record high in September, according to BuildFax.
First Time Home Buyers Declining
Anaheim, CA, Nov. 16, 2011 -- Recent home buyers are staying well within their means with notably higher incomes and modestly higher downpayments than buyers in the previous year.