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Torlys Celebrating 35 of Business While at Surfaces

Torlys Celebrating 35 of Business While at Surfaces

Toronto, ON, January 27, 2023-Torlys is gearing up to celebrate its 35th milestone anniversary by showcasing its latest flooring innovations and continued commitment to Making Flooring Better at the International Surface Event (TISE).

GDP Rose 2.9% in Q4

GDP Rose 2.9% in Q4

Washington, DC, January 26, 2023—Real gross domestic product (GDP) increased at an annual rate of 2.9% in Q4 2022, according to the advance estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis.

New Home Sales Rose 2.3% in December

New Home Sales Rose 2.3% in December

Washington, DC, January 26, 2023—Sales of new single-family houses in December 2022 were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 616,000, according to estimates released jointly by the U.S. Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development, 2.3% above the revised November rate of 602,000 and 26.6% below the December 2021 estimate of 839,000.

Live Ventures Equity Firm Acquires Flooring Liquidators

Live Ventures Equity Firm Acquires Flooring Liquidators

Las Vegas, NV, January 20, 2023--Live Ventures Inc., a diversified holding company, has acquired the outstanding equity interests of Flooring Liquidators Inc., a leading retailer and installer of floors, carpets and countertops in California and Nevada.

Mortgage Applications Rose 7.0% in Week Ending January 20

Mortgage Applications Rose 7.0% in Week Ending January 20

Washington, DC, January 25, 2023—Mortgage applications increased 7.0% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending January 20, 2023.