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Gilbert’s Morrison Ranch is top seller in state in 2011 – AZCentral.com

admin — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 03:59:58 +0000

Three homebuilders — Ashton Woods Homes,Blandford Homes and Richmond American Homes — had models in Morrison Ranch last year. The Ranch now has five neighborhoods, with a total of 2,300 residences. Morrison said it’s hard to know exactly how …

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This Company Could Build a Fortune in Housing – Motley Fool

admin — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 04:52:41 +0000

Pulte’s revenue grew by just 1% from the year-ago quarter, to $ 1.2 billion. While average selling prices rose 3%, home closings failed to look up. They declined 2% from the comparable period last year. In a quarter that’s considered strong for …

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

admin — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 05:50:45 +0000

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 →

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

admin — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 05:50:45 +0000

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 target to $ 11.50 from $ 6.50 * Citigroup raises Lennar Corp price …

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

admin — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 06:58:57 +0000

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 years of stingy credit.

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

admin — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 07:52:12 +0000

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 →

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

admin — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 08:50:54 +0000

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 →

Pulte Group Tops Estimates – Yahoo Finance

admin — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:50:31 +0000

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% decrease in closings …

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

admin — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:49:24 +0000

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 has been bitter medicine, but …

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

admin — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:50:52 +0000

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 …

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