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Homebuilders have grim view of housing market – The Associated Press

Boston Globe Homebuilders have grim view of housing marketThe Associated PressWASHINGTON (AP) — Homebuilders have yet to see a turnaround in the housing market after the worst year for new-home sales in a half-century. The National Association of Home Builders … Continue reading

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Homebuilder stocks rise as housing starts spike

Homebuilder stocks rise as housing starts spike (AP:BOSTON) Shares of homebuilders rose gained Wednesday as the government reported that home construction increased in January at the fastest pace in 20 months. Read more on INO News

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Lennar sees profit in 2011, shares surge – Reuters

Boston Globe Lennar sees profit in 2011, shares surgeReutersNEW YORK (Reuters) – Lennar Corp (LEN.N), the third-largest US homebuilder, reported quarterly results that beat Wall Street estimates and said it expected …Lennar Rallies to Eight-Month High After Quarterly Profit Beats … Continue reading

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Summary Box: DR Horton Fiscal 4th-Qtr Results – ABC News

Boston Globe Summary Box: DR Horton Fiscal 4th-Qtr ResultsABC NewsAP By AP SMALLER LOSS: DR Horton Inc. trimmed its loss in its fiscal fourth quarter as the homebuilder took fewer writedowns on the value of its properties. …Homebuilder stocks decline … Continue reading

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US homebuilder sentiment pessimistic – Daily Commercial News

Boston Globe US homebuilder sentiment pessimisticDaily Commercial NewsUS homebuilders are feeling increasingly pessimistic about their industry, more evidence that the American economic recovery is slowing. …Relief effort fails many at risk of foreclosureThe Associated Press all 240 news articles » read … Continue reading

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Homebuilders Panic — Is It Time to Buy? – Motley Fool

Boston Globe Homebuilders Panic — Is It Time to Buy?Motley FoolThis month's NAHB/WFC update illustrates the perils of unfounded optimism, lacking actual data that supports it. No sooner had federal new-home buyers' …Sorry Europe, But We Have A Bigger Problem … Continue reading

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Sorry Europe, But We Have A Bigger Problem Here At Home – Before It’s News

Boston Globe Sorry Europe, But We Have A Bigger Problem Here At HomeBefore It’s NewsBondsquawk elaborates on the weakness in the NAHB data: “While all attention was made on the gain in the Euro and equity markets yesterday, the National … Continue reading

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Bank of America, CVS Caremark, UBS AG, Sirius XM, Baxter, LeapFrog and Beazer … – Ub News

Boston Globe Bank of America, CVS Caremark, UBS AG, Sirius XM, Baxter, LeapFrog and Beazer …Ub NewsBeazer Homes USA Inc. (BZH), the Atlanta- based builder, reported profit in its second quarter, reversing a loss from a year earlier by lower … Continue reading

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NAHB Calls for Government to Take Central Role in Housing Finance – Appliance Magazine

Boston Globe NAHB Calls for Government to Take Central Role in Housing FinanceAppliance MagazineThe National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) called on US lawmakers to ensure that the federal government provides a backstop for the housing finance …Homebuilder Blues: NAHB/Wells … Continue reading

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Pending Sales of US Existing Home Rose in February – BusinessWeek

Boston Globe Pending Sales of US Existing Home Rose in FebruaryBusinessWeekLennar Corp., the third-biggest US homebuilder by revenue, said March 24 its quarterly loss narrowed after the company cut administrative costs and reduced …Housing Surprise Lifts Sector; More Gains Ahead?Smartmoney.com … Continue reading

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