Mortgage Application Volume Falls on Higher Rates
Washington, DC, Jan. 22, 2009--Mortgage application volume last week dropped a seasonally adjusted 9.8% compared with the week before.
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Dealers Preview New Bliss Offerings in Atlanta
Dalton, GA, Jan. 22, 2009— About 250 dealers from across the Southeast got a sneak peek at new offerings from Bliss by Beaulieu at a two-day event in Atlanta.
Housing Permits, Starts, Fell in December
Washington, DC, Jan. 22, 2009--Housing permits and starts both fell to record lows in December, according to a Commerce Department report released Thursday.
Toll Brothers Offering Ultra Low Mortgage Rate
Horsham, PA, Jan. 22, 2009--Toll Brothers is offering a 3.99% fixed mortgage rate for 30 years, as it tries to unload inventory.
Beaulieu Canada Names Poirier VP
Acton Vale, Quebec, Canada, Jan. 21, 2009--Beaulieu Canada has appointed Marcel Poirier vice president of the commercial business division.
Falling New Zealand Dollar Hurts Wool Producers
Queenstown, New Zealand, Jan. 22, 2009--New Zealand's wool industry is losing tens of millions of dollars as overseas buyers default on payments.
NAHB Housing Index Continues To Fall
Washington, DC, Jan. 21, 2009--The National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo housing market index released Wednesday dropped one point to a record 8 in January.
Initial Jobless Claims Continue To Rise
Washington, DC, Jan. 22, 2009--Initial jobless claims surged last week, the Labor Department said.
Mohawk Group Wins Design, Sustainability Awards
Kennesaw, GA, Jan. 20, 2009 – The Mohawk Group was recently awarded multiple industry awards for its achievements in carpet design and sustainability.
Furniture Retailer Expands Rug Offerings
Warren, MI, Jan. 21, 2009--Michigan based furniture chain Art Van is expanding its rug business, adding larger sizes and custom colors and patterns.