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BRIEF-RESEARCH ALERT-Citigroup raises target on KB Homes, Lennar, target – CNBC

Posted on February 6, 2012 by admin

Feb 5 (Reuters) – : * Citigroup raises Beazer Homes USA Inc price target to $ 4.50 from $ 3 * Citigroup raises DR Horton Inc price target to $ 15.50 from $ 12 * Citigroup raises KB Home price … Continue reading →

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Mitt Romney Takes Nevada, Housing Market Issue Sidestepped – Nuwireinvestor.com

Posted on February 6, 2012 by admin

Republican presidential candidate and front-runner Mitt Romney has won the Nevada caucus, but critics were quick to note his strategy of sidestepping the state’s dire housing market situation. Nevada leads the U.S. in foreclosures and in Las Vegas 70% of … Continue reading →

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Homebuilders Get Cameron Boost With 5% Down Payments: Mortgages – Businessweek

Posted on February 5, 2012 by admin

Jan. 23 (Bloomberg) — The British government’s plan to help reduce down payments for new homes to as low as 5 percent will give a boost to a homebuilding industry that’s learned how to survive a slowing economy and four … Continue reading →

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New House Construction Could Help Along Real Estate Market, Economic Recovery – WHNT-TV

Posted on February 5, 2012 by admin

One key measure of the housing market comes from new home construction. Though real estate suffered greatly in the Great Recession, hope remains among those who depend on it for their livelihood. Contractor Donnie Posey assures, “It’ll come. New House … Continue reading →

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List of Top 10 States for LEED Green Buildings Released – YAHOO!

Posted on February 4, 2012 by admin

In addition, more than 16,000 homes have been certified under the LEED for Homes rating system, with more than 67,000 more homes registered. “Our local green building chapters from around the country have been instrumental in accelerating the adoption of … Continue reading →

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Pulte Group Tops Estimates – Yahoo Finance

Posted on February 3, 2012 by admin

Pulte’s revenues rose marginally by 1% to $ 1.2 billion from the fourth quarter of 2010. The increase in revenues was attributable to a 3% increase in average selling prices to $ 271,000, which was partially offset by a 2% … Continue reading →

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No quick recovery seen in U.S. housing market – Globe and Mail

Posted on February 2, 2012 by admin

If home is where the heart is, America has lately suffered through a serious case of heart disease. Since its housing bubble burst, home prices have fallen by 32 per cent and housing starts are 75 per cent lower. This … Continue reading →

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M.D.C. Holdings Announces 2011 Fourth Quarter Earnings Release Schedule and Conference Call – CNBC

Posted on February 1, 2012 by admin

The Company’s subsidiaries also provide mortgage financing, insurance and title services, primarily for Richmond American homebuyers, through HomeAmerican Mortgage Corporation, American Home Insurance Agency, Inc. and American Home Title and Escrow Company … New House News Link

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Homebuilders Who Delivered Best Customer Experience Honored With 2012 Eliant Homebuyers’ Choice Awards – msnbc.com

Posted on January 31, 2012 by admin

U.S. and Canadian homebuilders who provided their customers with the best purchase and ownership experiences — according to surveyed homebuyers — have been honored in the 2012 Eliant Homebuyers’ Choice Awards competition. The winning builders were chosen … New House … Continue reading →

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Third Avenue Value Fund is selling these stocks – The outlook changed – GuruFocus

Posted on January 30, 2012 by admin

XEC has a market cap of $ 5,558M and a Beta ratio of 1.64. MDC Holdings (MDC): Whitman sold a an average price of $ 29 MDC is the holding company for Richmond American Homes, HomeAmerican Mortgage, American Home Insurance, … Continue reading →

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