Median Home Size Continues To Shrink
Washington, DC, Aug. 26, 2010--The median home size is shrinking, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
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NAR Economist Sees Higher Home Sales Ahead
Washington, DC, Aug. 25, 2010--Despite the gloomy existing home sales figures for July, the chief economist for the National Association of Realtors remains relatively optimistic about sales for the rest of this year.
New Home Sales Fell Unexpectedly in July
Washington, DC, Aug. 25, 2010--Sales of new homes in the U.S. unexpectedly fell in July to the lowest level on record, according to the Commerce Department.
Integrated Turf Solutions, SprinTurf Merge
Chatsworth, GA, Aug. 25, 2010--Integrated Turf Solutions, a manufacturer of artificial turf products, said it has merged with SprinTurf, a marketer and installer of Synthetic Turf Systems.
Toll Brothers Swings to Third Quarter Profit
Horsham, PA, Aug. 25, 2010--Luxury home builder Toll Brothers reported third quarter net income of $27.3 million, or $0.16 per share, compared to a net loss of $472.3 million, or $2.93 per share a year ago.
Credit Card Debt Hits Eight Year Low
New York, NY, Aug. 25, 2010--Consumer credit card debt in the second quarter dropped to the lowest level in more than eight years, according to credit reporting agency Transunion.
Former Home Depot Employee Found Not Guilty
Atlanta, GA, Aug. 25, 2010--Former Home Depot employee Ian Jay Evans, accused in a flooring kickback scheme, was found not guilty of a federal offense, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
CBO Says Stimulus Drove Growth in Q2
Washington, DC, Aug. 25, 2010--The Congressional Budget Office said the federal stimulus plan boosted the economy in the second quarter by as much as 4.5%.
Orders for Durable Goods Soften in July
Washington, DC, Aug. 25, 2010--Overall orders for big-ticket manufactured goods increased 0.3% in July, the Commerce Department said Wednesday.
CFI Convention Gets Boost in Attendance
Kansas City, MO, Aug. 25, 2010--Attendance at the Certified Floorcovering Installers annual convention was 179, an increase of almost 30% over last year.