Few Surprises in Harvard Study on Building Cycles
Cambridge, MA, Sept. 22, 2008--The Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies recently released a report on residential building cycles and the correlation between home construction and remodeling.
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Lowe's Expected To Announce Expansion Cutbacks
Mooresville, NC, Sept. 22, 2008--Lowe's is expected to announce this week that it is curbing its ambitious expansion plans, according to the Wall Street Journal..
Mannington Looking at Alternative Electricity
Salem, NJ, Sept. 22, 2008--Mannington Mills and Alliance Recovery Corporation want to locate a technologically advanced alternative energy electrical generation facility on Mannington’s property in New Jersey.
Oil Prices Rise on Potential Financial Bailout
New York, NY, Sept. 22, 2008--Oil prices rose Monday as investors considered the possible impact on oil demand of a $700 billion U.S. proposal to buy bad mortgage debt.
British Real Estate Prices Continue To Fall
London, England, Sept. 22, 2008--The U.S. isn't the only country with a housing downturn.
Home Sales Surge in California on Low Prices
Los Angeles, CA, Sept. 19, 2008--Home sales surged 13.6 percent in California in August as a flood of foreclosures drove down prices.
Beaulieu Offers New Sales Incentive for Bliss
Dalton, GA, September 19, 2008 — Beaulieu of America announced a new retail incentive program for Bliss.
U.S. Intervention Could Help Housing Market
Washington, DC, Sept. 19, 2008--Global stock markets soared Friday as news of a possible U.S. government plan to rescue banks from toxic mortgage debt brought hope of a letup in the world's worst financial crisis in decades.
Shaw Debuts New Collection for Boats
Dalton, GA, Sept. 18, 2008--Shaw Industries said it is launching a collection of durable polypropylene carpets, recycled engineered hardwoods, laminate and other carpets for nautical craft use, named Shaw Marine.
Solutia Remains Focused on Carpet Market
Chattanooga, TN, Sept. 19, 2008--Carpet fiber maker Solutia Inc. recently announced its intention to look for a buyer for its nylon business.