Realtors Association Trims Housing Forecast Again
Washington, DC, September 11, 2007—The National Association of Realtors cut its existing-home forecast for the seventh straight month and widened its predicted drop in existing home values.
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Holiday-Adjusted Mortgage Apps Up
Washington, DC, September 12, 2007--The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) today released its Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending September 7, 2007.
Canadian Housing Starts Up 5% in August
Toronto, Ontario, September 12, 2007--Canadian housing starts rose 5.1% in August, ahead of expectations, but below highs in recent years, which suggested the domestic market may be cooling.
Colonial Mills Reduces Order Turnaround Time
Pawtucket, RI, September 12, 2007--Colonial Mills Inc. said it has reduced order shipment time by two days, from seven to five.
USGBC Selects LEED Neighborhood Development Pilot
Hollywood, FL, September 12, 2007--Sheridan Stationside Village has been selected for a new nationwide pilot program designed to foster smart growth principles and environmentally friendly design.
Fire Damages Dalton Sample Company
Dalton, GA, September 12, 2007--Investigators were working Tuesday afternoon to find the cause of an early morning fire that damaged about a quarter of Poston of Dalton.
Faus Group, Faus Shanghai File Infringment Suit
Calhoun, GA, September 10, 2007--Faus Group and Faus Shanghai have filed a patent infringement lawsuit in China two companies.
Creative Touch Expands Sales Team in Southeast
Orlando, FL, September 11, 2007-- Creative Touch Interiors, the interiors division of HD Supply, has named Doug Storer and Joe West to its Commercial Sales team.
Wear-Dated Decorates “From The Floor Up”
Kennesaw, GA, September 11, 2007—In October, Solutia Inc.'s Wear-Dated carpet fiber will continue its participation in a Karastan initiative showing consumers how high-quality design can play a role in their homes' décor.
Balta Rugs Opens New Showroom at Sint-Baafs Vijve
Sint-Baafs Vijve in Belgium, September 11, 2007-- Balta Rugs, the rug division of the Balta Group, has opened its new international showroom at Sint-Baafs Vijve in Belgium.