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Washington, DC, February 23, 2006--The National Association of Realtors launched a new leading indicator for the commercial real estate market today that shows an increase in commercial brokerage activity can be expected over the next six to nine months.
Jakarta, Indonesia, February 23, 2006--When the world's biggest timber smuggling operation from Papua to China was exposed last year, it marked a turning point in the fight against illegal logging in the country.
Washington, DC, February 23, 2006--The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) released its Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending February 17. The Market Composite Index--a measure of mortgage loan application volume--was 578.5, an increase
Washington, DC, February 23, 2006--First-time seasonally adjusted claims for state unemployment benefits dropped by 20,000 to 278,000 last week, reversing the prior week's gains, the Labor Department reported Thursday.
Horsham, PA, February 23, 2006--Luxury home builder Toll Brothers on Thursday reported a 49% improvement in first-quarter profit, while noting that speculators are leaving the housing market.
Harrisburg, PA, February 22, 2006--Pennsylvania governor Edward G. Rendell today announced plans to help speed up the redevelopment of 47 acres at the former Armstrong World Industries manufacturing site in Lancaster.
New York, NY, February 22, 2006--Chain store sales rose slightly in the latest week after dipping in the prior week due to pent-up demand, according to a report on Wednesday.
Trenton, NJ, February 22, 2006--U.S. Bankruptcy Court Judge Kathryn Ferguson has stripped a Washington, D.C., insurance recovery firm of $13 million in legal fees because it failed to disclose conflicts of interest while conducting bankruptcy work for Mer
Washington, DC, February 22, 2006--"Jubilation: The ASID Foundation Fundraiser," will take place during INTERIORS 06: The ASID Conference on Design, in Nashville, Tenn., on Friday, March 17, at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum.
Washington, DC, February 22, 2006--Consumer prices increased a larger-than-expected 0.7% in January, led by higher energy, food and housing costs, according to the Labor Department.