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Beazer Homes records $55M Q2 loss – The Business Journal

The Atlanta-based homebuilder posted a loss for the second quarter of fiscal 2011, following a drop in revenue, fewer property closings, $ 17.9 million in non-cash pre-tax charges for inventory impairments and lot option abandonments and a $ 4 million … Continue reading

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Second-home ownership a factor in area population drop – Herald Palladium (subscription)

Second-home ownership a factor in area population dropHerald Palladium (subscription)Both townships saw vigorous new house construction in the last two decades. "It's pretty much from the housing boom," said Royalton Township Supervisor Steve Tilly. The township had recorded a similar … Continue reading

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Homebuilder ETFs Get a Lift from KB Home’s Results – Barron’s (blog)

Homebuilder ETFs Get a Lift from KB Home's ResultsBarron’s (blog)Clearly, the housing stocks were helped from news that KB Home, despite experiencing a 83% drop in net profits in the quarter ending November 30, … and more » read more

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October new home sales drop 8.1 pct., prices fall – Laconia Citizen

October new home sales drop 8.1 pct., prices fallLaconia CitizenMeridian, Idaho homebuilder CBH Homes saw sales pick up in October after a slow summer. But that came only after hefty discounts ranging from $10000 to … and more » read more

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Housing shares fall on drop in DR Horton’s orders – BusinessWeek

Boston Globe Housing shares fall on drop in DR Horton's ordersBusinessWeekDR Horton Inc. said Friday its revenue slid 9 percent in its fiscal fourth quarter on fewer sold homes. Orders for new homes dropped to 3979 homes during …Summary Box: … Continue reading

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DR Horton Posts Narrower Loss, but Orders Fall – CNBC

Boston Globe DR Horton Posts Narrower Loss, but Orders FallCNBCDR Horton, the biggest US homebuilder, reported a smaller-than-expected quarterly loss, but orders fell as demand remained soft following the expiration of …Housing shares fall on drop in DR Horton's ordersBusinessWeekSummary … Continue reading

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Drop in Ind. farm prices makes land a tough sell – Chicago Tribune

Drop in Ind. farm prices makes land a tough sellChicago TribuneRyland Homes has bought five pieces of property in about 18 months, and all of it had been foreclosed on and had infrastructure started by a previous … and more » … Continue reading

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Irvine homebuilder profitable again – OCRegister

Irvine homebuilder profitable againOCRegisterIrvine-based homebuilder Standard Pacific has posted its second consecutive profitable quarter, despite analysts' predictions of a loss in the third quarter …O.C. homebuilder's sales drop 33%OCRegister all 5 news articles » read more

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Housing Starts Decline – Wall Street Journal

Housing Starts DeclineWall Street JournalIs Mr. Market Being Too Harsh on KB Home? Access thousands of business sources not available on the free web. Learn More The 5.0% drop was more than … and more » read more

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Stocks finish higher, as some strong earnings reports offset drop in … – International Business Times

Reuters India Stocks finish higher, as some strong earnings reports offset drop in …International Business TimesThis morning, The National Association of Home Builders said its confidence index dropped to 14, its lowest level since March 2009, yet another indictment …Stocks … Continue reading

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