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Los Angeles, CA, September 22, 2006--Homebuilder KB Home reported Thursday that revenue increased 6 percent during its fiscal third quarter, but noted that net home orders fell 43 percent during the period, in part due to cancellations.
Newark, NJ, September 22, 2006--The owner of Floor Superstores has agreed to pay $343,000 to settle a lawsuit.
Zeeland, MI, September 21, 2006--Herman Miller Inc., reported a 20.3 percent rise in first quarter net income and forecast second quarter results that beat analyst’s estimates.
Washington, DC, September 20, 2006--The National Association of Home Builders Model Green Home Building Guidelines are allowing more and more builders and remodelers to help their customers embrace green building concepts.
Boca Raton, FL, September 19, 2006--Q.E.P. Co., said it will restate put warrant liability after discussions with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
Manchester, NH, September 19, 2006--Flooring America and Flooring Canada welcomed 10 new members, five new branches, and two new owners during their just-completed summer convention, Aug 15-17 at the Denver Convention Center.
Washington, DC, September 18, 2006--As they begin to enter the housing market, many consumers in their 20s are more likely to buy a home at a younger age than their older brothers and sisters as well as their baby boomer parents.
New York, NY, September 18, 2006--The rebuilding of the World Trade Center is in many ways a memorial to those who lost their lives in the 2001 September 11 attacks, and it is a tribute that these buildings will also be built to the highest green building
New York, NY, September 114, 2006--Natural gas prices fell to a two-year low in New York Thursday because U.S. inventories rose more was expected. Natural gas is the fuel of choice for makers of ceramic tiles.
Atlanta, GA, September 12, 2006--Small business owner Henry Perry used to spend 10 hours per week handling payroll for Cal Oak Flooring in Livermore, Calif. Now he spends just one hour thanks to Home Depot's new program.