MBA: Mortgage Applications Up in Latest Survey
Washington, DC, May 23, 2007--The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) today released its Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending May 18, 2007.
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UKCarpetsDirect Voted Britain's Favorite Retailer
London, England, May 23, 2007--UKCarpetsDirect.com voted Britain’s favourate flooring shop, guarantees lowest prices in the UK.
Asia Dekor Releases Annual Results
Singapore, May 23, 2007--Asia Dekor Holdings Limited, a vertically integrated producer and distributor of laminate wooden floor and one of the Asia's leading wood-panel producers, reported its annual results for the year ended 31 March, 2007.
Former Alexander Smith Plant Sells for $2.8M
Yonkers, NY, May 23, 2007--RJ Rose Realty LLC acquired the historic industrial complex in Yonkers from NAM Realty Co. for $2.8 million.
Court Rules Insurers Not Liable for Asbestos Claim
New Brunswick, NJ, May 23, 2007--In a closely watched case, a New Jersey state court ruled that insurers are not liable for asbestos-related claims negotiated as part of a prepackaged bankruptcy plan.
Flooring Expert To Showcase New Title At BookExpo
New York, NY, May 23, 2007--Sam Allman, retail selling expert, will be showcasing his newly-released title Heart And Mind Selling: The New Secret To Closing the Sale and Winning the Customer For Life.
Best Tile Partners with Proflex
Ludlow, MA, May 23, 2007--Best Tile Distributors of New England, part of the East Coast Tile family, recently announced a new distribution relationship with Proflex Products Inc.,
Appeals Court Hears Solutia Employees’ Argument
New York, NY, May 23, 2007--On May 21, 2007, the Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit heard oral argument in a case brought on behalf of certain current and former employees of Solutia Inc.
Home Depot Supply Sales Faces Issues
New York, NY, May 23, 2007--Home Depot’s efforts to sell its supply unit, HD Supply, are facing headwinds due to a softer U.S. housing market and other complications, the New York Post reported on its Web site this week.
Fieldturf Tarkett Acquires Defargo
Montreal, Quebec, May 23, 2007--FieldTurf Tarkett has acquired Defargo in an important strategic acquisition.