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Hovnanian Posts 4Q Loss

Red Bank, NJ, December 19, 2006--Hovnanian Enterprises reported a loss in its fiscal fourth-quarter, but forecast a profit of $1.50 to $2 a share in fiscal 2007.

Mannington Sponsors Art With A Heart Auction

Calhoun, Georgia, December 15, 2006--Once again to ring in the New Year, Mannington is continuing the tradition of not only celebrating young artists but also supporting a worthy cause nationwide.

Billingsley Receives FloorExpo Lifetime Achievemen

Marietta, GA, December 12, 2006--At the annual FloorExpo conference in Denver, Colorado, Home Solutions member Bill Billingsley was honored with the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award from the executives at FloorExpo.

Top Names Scheduled to Headline Coverings 2007

Alexandria, VA, December 12, 2006--A who’s who of experts has been tapped to speak at Coverings 2007. Heading the roster is Bernard M. Markstein, III, director of forecasting and assistant staff vice president, National Association of Home Builders, who w

Fewer Homes for Sales in Major Markets

New York, NY, December 12, 2006--The number of homes listed for sale in 18 major metropolitan areas at the end of November was down 4 percent from a month earlier.

NAR Concerned Over Commercial Lending Guidance

Washington, DC, December 11, 2006--The National Association of Realtors believes the parameters issued in the guidance of commercial real estate lending are overly prescriptive causing many banks, particularly smaller, regional banks, to be dissuaded from

ASCR Sets Plan for Growth

Columbia, MD, December 11, 2006--ASCR International, the restoration industry association’s board of directors, has adopted a new strategic plan to further direct the association’s growth.

Mannington Commercial Names Jones Director of Mark

Calhoun, GA, December 8, 2006--Jack Ganley, president, Mannington Commercial said the company has completed its executive management team with the addition of Natalie Jones to the post of director of marketing.

Homebuilders See Bottom in Early 2007

New York, NY, December 7, 2006--Executives of several of the largest homebuilders predicted that inventories would decline, and prices and home starts would rise, in the latter half of 2007.