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Dallas, TX, July 25, 2006--Homebuilder Centex said its net profit in the first quarter fell 31 percent and orders were off 21 percent, prompting the company to slash its forecast in another sign of the eroding housing market.
Dubai, United Arab Enmities, July 24, 2006--Carpets are making a comeback in the UAE, with the residential apartment segment dominating the regional demand for easy-to-install and effective floor-covering solutions.
Barnwell, S.C., July 24, 2006--Kronotex USA announced the appointment of Ken Peden as executive vice president.
Washington, DC, July 24, 2006--The American Institute of Architects (AIA) announces the recipient of a new grant program to develop Practice Academy pilot programs.
Auckland, New Zealand, July 21, 2006--The New Zealand Shareholders' Association says it wants the Securities Commission to put Feltex's forecasts under a microscope.
Wellington, New Zealand, July 20, 2006--Sam Magill, the former boss of Feltex, has risen from the ashes and is back in the carpet business with an Asian eye on Australasia.
Washington, DC, July 18, 2006--Increased concerns about interest rates and housing affordability caused builder confidence in the market for new single-family homes to slip three more notches to 39, according to the National Association of Home Builders/W
Boca Raton, FL, July 18, 2006--Q.E.P. Co., today announced financial results for its fiscal 2007 first quarter ended May 31, 2006.
Washington, DC, July 12, 2006--the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) today released its Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending July 7.
Washington, DC, July 11, 2006--Home sales are projected to ease modestly but should stay within a relatively narrow range over the balance of the year, according to the National Association of Realtors.