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KB Home Expands Presence in the Durham Market – Yahoo Finance

Posted on October 26, 2011 by admin

DURHAM, N.C.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– KB Home (NYSE:KBH – News), one of the nation’s premier homebuilders, will expand its presence in the Durham market with the opening of Orchard Ridge, a new community of Built to Order™ single-family homes. Orchard Ridge … … Continue reading →

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Australian Market Trades Notably Lower – RTT News

Posted on October 16, 2011 by admin

(RTTNews) – The Bureau said the number of finance approvals for new house construction was up 0.8 percent while the number of approvals to buy newly built homes was up 6.0 percent. Approvals for the purchase of already built homes … Continue reading →

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Dow, D.R. Horton to unveil solar-power shingle – The Business Journal

Posted on October 12, 2011 by admin

Dow Chemical Co. Dow Chemical Co. Latest from The Business Journals Stock investors await new quarterly sales reports Businesses pleased Obama delayed tougher ozone limits Business pleased Obama delayed tougher ozone limits Follow this company … New House News Link

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How Renters Could Save the Housing Market – YAHOO!

Posted on October 7, 2011 by admin

It might seem counterintuitive, but increasing rental activity might be the medicine the ailing U.S. housing market needs to get back on its feet. Virtually every corner of the industry has been languishing since the 2008 financial meltdown, and experts … Continue reading →

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Serious Energy Partners With U.S. Green Building Council – Marketwatch

Posted on September 27, 2011 by admin

In addition, more than 12,000 homes have been certified under the LEED for Homes rating system, with nearly 58,000 more homes registered. By using less energy, LEED-certified buildings save money for families, businesses and taxpayers … New House News Link

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“Buying frenzy” lawsuit vs homebuilders revived – msnbc.com

Posted on September 22, 2011 by admin

A federal appeals court revived a lawsuit by homeowners who accused eight major homebuilders of causing them to overpay for their homes by marketing nearby houses to high-risk borrowers who later went into foreclosure. Major Market Indices … New House … Continue reading →

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D.R. Horton Homes leads Escambia builders in August – Pensacola News Journal

Posted on September 20, 2011 by admin

D.R. Horton Homes led all other new home builders in Escambia County sales in August, according to Pensacola-based Metro Market Trends. Horton posted $ 1.53 million in new home sales last month. By comparison it reported no sales in August … Continue reading →

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Ryland Homes’ back-to-school event provided lots of supplies – Las Vegas Review Journal

Posted on September 10, 2011 by admin

Ryland Homes welcomed the new school year with a recent event that garnered hundreds of school supplies for at-risk students in the Clark County School District. “Our sales centers were home to our first school supply drive, and we were … Continue reading →

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Urban Infill a New Target for Modular Homebuilders – PLANetizen

Posted on September 9, 2011 by admin

Urban infill housing is becoming a major part of business for large homebuilders, even those building modular homes. Builders are focusing on infill as a new area for modular homes, which have been coming down in size in recent years. … Continue reading →

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Multi-unit construction jump helps offset industry slump – Calgary Herald

Posted on August 16, 2011 by admin

New house construction is down to less than half its 2010 levels. Fewer than half the number of single-family houses were started in Nanaimo in the first seven months compared to the same period last year, according to the latest … Continue reading →

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