Most Commercial Real Estate Sectors Continue to Im
Washington, DC, September 12, 2006--Most commercial real estate markets can expect tightening vacancy rates and rising rents, and large investors are pouring funds into commercial sectors.
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Greenbuild Among the Fastest Growing Expos
Washington, DC, September 11, 2006--The U.S. Green Building Council's (USGBC) 2005 Greenbuild International Conference and Expo has been selected by Tradeshow Week.
Home Sales Forecast Down, Prices to Dip
Washington, DC, September 7, 2006--Home sales during the rest of the year will be lower than earlier projections as the market works its way through an inventory and price imbalance, according to the National Association of Realtors.
Home Depot Sees Slowdown in Big Projects
Atlanta, GA, September 6, 2006--Home Depot expects growth in its average purchase to slow as customers pressed by higher interest rates take on fewer costly projects such as kitchen renovations, the company's finance chief said on Wednesday.
Oriental Weavers Names Five to New Posts
Dalton, GA, September 1, 2006--Oriental Weavers North America promoted Jonathan Witt to executive vice president of marketing.
Personal Income, Spending Up Slightly
Washington, DC, August 30, 2006--Core U.S. consumer prices rose a less-than-expected 0.1 percent in July, but the year-on-year rate of nonfood, nonenergy inflation remained at 2.4 percent.
Shaw Warranties to Require CRI, IICRC Approval
Dalton, GA, August 25, 2006--Following the company’s announcement in June of 2005, Shaw has revised its residential carpet warranties to require the use of CRI Seal of Approval products for carpet cleaning supplies and equipment for carpet manufactured a
Existing-Home Sales Off 4.1% in July
Washington, DC, August 23, 2006--Existing-home sales were down in July, while home prices in many areas are slightly below year-ago levels, according to the National Association of Realtors.
Builder's Confidence in Condo Market Dips
Washington, DC, August 22, 2006--Builder confidence in the condominium housing market weakened significantly in the second quarter of 2006, as sales continued to retreat from the record-high levels seen last year.
Forbo 1H Earnings Up
Baar, Switzerland, August 22, 2006--Forbo increased its sales in the first half of 2006 by 12.5% to CHF 933.1 million (US$759.7M).