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Re-Making the Case for Tax Credits – Novogradac Company LLP

Re-Making the Case for Tax CreditsNovogradac Company LLPResearch by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) in "The Direct Impact of Home Building and Remodeling on the US Economy," in October 2008 … and more » read more

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Earnings Preview: PulteGroup 3Q results – BusinessWeek

Earnings Preview: PulteGroup 3Q resultsBusinessWeekIt's been a rough summer for homebuilders, with sales hovering at the lowest levels in decades ever since federal homebuyer tax credits expired in April. … and more » read more

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Jury still out on whether tax credits helped home sales – Sacramento Business Journal

Sacramento Business Journal Jury still out on whether tax credits helped home salesSacramento Business JournalLarry Nicholson, chief executive of Calabasas-based Ryland Homes, called for an end to credits during an earnings call last month, saying the industry needs … and … Continue reading

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PulteGroup Posts 2Q Profit On Closings Surge; Orders Flat – Wall Street Journal

PulteGroup Posts 2Q Profit On Closings Surge; Orders FlatWall Street JournalPulte, which merged with Centex a year ago, has seen recent strength, with revenue and orders climbing from depressed year-earlier levels. …PulteGroup Reports Profit for Second QuarterABC NewsPulteGroup Reports Second … Continue reading

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Homebuilder optimism – Baltimore Sun (blog)

Homebuilder optimismBaltimore Sun (blog)For a time of uncertainty, newly expired homebuyer tax credits and less-than-wonderful economic news, homebuilders are feeling surprisingly optimistic. … read more

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Homebuilder ETFs Get Cheap As Credits Expire – ETF Trends (blog)

ETF Trends (blog) Homebuilder ETFs Get Cheap As Credits ExpireETF Trends (blog)Homebuilder exchange traded funds(ETFs) were seeing higher numbers a month ago, but they were still riding high from tax credits that encouraged people to … read more

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Analyst: Homebuilders seeing pickup in sales – BusinessWeek

Analyst: Homebuilders seeing pickup in salesBusinessWeekPublicly traded homebuilders are seeing sales recover after slowing in the weeks following the end of two homebuyer tax credits, according to an analyst … and more » read more

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Economy strengthens behind building, manufacturing – The Associated Press

Economy strengthens behind building, manufacturingThe Associated PressHomebuilders have expressed optimism that construction will keep improving even with the expiration of the homebuyer tax credits. Luxury homebuilder Toll … and more » read more

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Homebuilder Numbers Boost ETFs Early – ETF Trends (blog)

Homebuilder Numbers Boost ETFs EarlyETF Trends (blog)However, since special tax credits expired in April, homebuilders remain cautious in the face of a likely dip in sales. Housing starts gained 5.8% in April, … and more » read more

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Earnings Preview: Lennar 1Q earnings – Forbes

Earnings Preview: Lennar 1Q earningsForbesHomebuilders are banking that buyers will turn out for the traditional spring shopping season to score tax credits – $8000 for new buyers and $6500 for … and more » read more

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