The last time Realtors were in Orlando for the Realtors Conference and Expo in 2008, foreclosure filings had increased 81 percent over the previous year, home sales had decreased nearly 42 percent from a record high in 2005, and big banking conglomerates were still trying to enter into real estate brokerage and property management.
FCICA, the flooring contractors association, announces on-line registration is open and its tour schedule is set for Convention 2013, taking place at the Bourbon Orleans Hotel in New Orleans, LA, February 24-27, 2013.
According to a recent Los Angeles Times article, wood tile is becoming a popular alternative to ceramic, stone and glass tiles showing up in celebrity homes and chic restaurants.
Armstrong World Industries recently announced the four winners of the 2012 i2r (ideas 2 reality) professional design competition where commercial architects, interior designers and specifiers showcase their creativity with sketches and installed project photography using Armstrong Commercial Floors and Armstrong Commercial Ceilings and Wall Systems in "idea" and "reality" categories.
In the wake of one of the nation’s most devastating storms,Beaulieu of America announced its program to support the Red Cross effort in the hardest hit areas.
Real estate is facing a transformation in the coming years, given the nation’s economic concerns, demographic trends and shifting socio-economic landscape.
Builder confidence in the 55+ housing market for single-family homes showed significant improvement in the third quarter of 2012 compared to the same period a year ago, according to the National Association of Home Builders' (NAHB) latest 55+ Housing Market Index (HMI) released recently.
Bamboo Hardwoods , recently announced that it has entered into a distribution agreement with The Cronin Company as a new bamboo flooring distributor partner.
Dal-Tile Corporation recently announced its support of the latest LEED Interpretation Ruling (LIR) for Recycled Content set forth by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC).
The Design Center at the Merchandise Mart and Luxe Interiors + Design magazine will present the second annual Chicago Interior Designer of the Year award on Thursday, February 7, 2013.
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