Mortgage Application Volume at Two Year Low
Washington, DC, Jan. 26, 2011 -- Mortgage applications in the U.S. fell last week to the lowest level since November 2008, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
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DuPont Reports Lower Income, Higher Sales
Wilmington, DE, Jan. 25, 2011 -- DuPont's fourth-quarter earnings declined as increased sales were offset by higher costs.
House Prices Continued To Fall in November
New York, NY, Jan. 25, 2011 -- The prices of single-family homes fell 1.0% in November compared to October, according to the S&P/Case-Shiller home price index released Tuesday.
Consumer Confidence Surges in January
New York, NY, Jan. 25, 2011 -- U.S. consumer confidence jumped to 60.6 in January, the highest level since May, the Conference Board reported Tuesday.
Quick-Step Unveils New Flooring Category
Las Vegas, NV, Jan. 25, 2011 –- Quick-Step said it has used its latest proprietary technology to create a “totally new modern flooring category” that's a combination of wood and laminate flooring.
Frank E. 'Mike' Masland Dies in Pennsylvania
Carlisle, PA, Jan. 25, 2011 -- Frank E. "Mike" Masland III, former CEO of C. H. Masland & Sons, died Saturday, Jan. 22 in Carlisle, Pa.
Karndean Opens Las Vegas Showroom
Las Vegas, NV, Jan. 25, 2011 -- Karndean International has opened a new, full-service showroom and warehouse in Las Vegas.
Florim Earns Two Environmental Certifications
Clarksville, TN, Jan. 25, 2011 -- Florim Ceramiche has obtained environmental certifications ISO 14001 and BS OHSAS 18001 certifications from inspection association TÜV.
CRI Product Approval List Hits 727
Dalton, GA, Jan. 24, 2011 -- Seven new vacuums and five solutions have been added to the Carpet and Rug Institute's Seal of Approval list of products and equipment, bringing the total SOA-approved products list to 727.
Business Economists See Employment Recovery
Washington, DC, Jan. 24, 2011 -- Business economists say the pace of hiring should pick up this year as more firms said they planned to add workers this year.