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Former KB Home CEO: Out of a job, under investigation – Housing Wire

Former KB Home CEO: Out of a job, under investigationHousing WireBruce Karatz could never sit still, and not just because he was chief executive of KB Home, one of Los Angeles's biggest, most successful public companies. … read more

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On Bruce Karatz of KB Home; the Goldstone report and critics of its author … – Los Angeles Times

On Bruce Karatz of KB Home; the Goldstone report and critics of its author …Los Angeles TimesPass the torch to someone who has the leadership and management skills to run the DWP well. What have these folks been doing up … Continue reading

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Tax Credits & Surging Home Sales: What Happens After April 30? – eCreditDaily.com

Los Angeles Times Tax Credits & Surging Home Sales: What Happens After April 30?eCreditDaily.com“Undoubtedly, the tax credit is working,” said Bob Jones, chairman of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and a home builder from Bloomfield …New home sales … Continue reading

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US Homebuilders Rally as March Shows Sales Surge – BusinessWeek

US Homebuilders Rally as March Shows Sales SurgeBusinessWeekKB Home, a Los Angeles-based builder that specializes in homes for first-time buyers, is keeping sales offices open until midnight this weekend for a … and more » read more

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KB Home backdating trial goes to LA jury – The Associated Press

Reuters KB Home backdating trial goes to LA juryThe Associated PressLOS ANGELES — A Los Angeles jury is set to deliberate the fate of the former KB Home chief accused of illegally backdating stock options that earned him …Charges against … Continue reading

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Drywall standards stir new questions – Sarasota Herald-Tribune

Los Angeles Times Drywall standards stir new questionsSarasota Herald-Tribunebased Taylor Morrison did not respond to similar questions, nor did one for Atlanta-based Beazer Homes USA Inc. An executive of Beazer Homes recently …Agency lays out Chinese drywall remedySarasota Herald-Tribune all … Continue reading

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Shares of homebuilders climb on jump in home sales – BusinessWeek

Los Angeles Times Shares of homebuilders climb on jump in home salesBusinessWeeks shares jumped 45 cents, or 2.6 percent, to $17.58, while Pulte Homes Inc. climbed 24 cents, or 2.2 percent, to $11.36. Toll Bros. stock rose 29 cents to … Continue reading

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Drywall standards stir new questions – Sarasota Herald-Tribune

Los Angeles Times Drywall standards stir new questionsSarasota Herald-TribuneBut at that time, in early 2009 — as the true scope of the drywall problem was only beginning to come to light — Lennar officials were resistant to the …Chinese Drywall: … Continue reading

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The Chinese Drywall Complaint Center Blasts The Feds Gut Your Home-Your On … – PR Web (press release)

Los Angeles Times The Chinese Drywall Complaint Center Blasts The Feds Gut Your Home-Your On …PR Web (press release)The Chinese Drywall Complaint Center says, "the vast majority of effected homeowners cannot afford the $100000+ repair bill, most homebuilders cannot afford … Continue reading

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From bucolic bliss to ‘gated ghetto’ – Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles Times From bucolic bliss to 'gated ghetto'Los Angeles TimesThe 427-home Willowalk tract, built by developer DR Horton, featured eight distinct "villages" within its block walls. Along with spacious homes, … and more » read more

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