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Former Pulte Execs Launch New Building Company

Public Builder Earnings Roundup

NAHB Report: Home Builders Turning to Remodeling, Land Development in Downturn

David Weekley Homes Sends Report Cards to Suppliers

Florida Builder Pringle Gets New Owners

New Disney Community Planned in Orlando

Toll Brothers Creates Distressed Asset Management Company

Toll and Oaktree Capital Management Reportedly Win Distressed Asset Auction

4.5% fixed-rate mortgage finally arrives

July 30--The 4.5 percent fixed-rate mortgage is here, although more than 14 months late.

Signs of real estate recovery in Charleston, S.C.?

July 30--All real estate is local, but the market's recovery in Charleston is mostly in the hands of faraway decision-makers -- bank...

Economists Still Forecast Housing Growth in 2010

Despite weakness in May and June, housing starts will increase 15% this year, according to a consensus of housing economists.

New Campaign Promotes Assistance For Distressed Homeowners

Videos and other ad materials highlight homeowners who kept their houses through the Treasury Department’s Making Home Affordable Program.

Former Pulte Execs Launch New Building Company

Meritus Homes kicks off with significant land holdings, made possible by a private equity partnership.

Sacramento County may open 20,000 acres to development

July 27--Despite a home construction collapse caused by the recession, the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors is considering opening 20...

Estridge Moves Forward With $1.2 Billion TND

With 1,400 acres and more than 3,800 homes, Symphony is one of the largest developments ever in Indiana.

AIA Issues New Software to Help Firms Perform Energy Modeling

Reporting tool advances the group’s goal of achieving carbon-neutral buildings by 2030.

Home Automation Sector Uses Hotels as Testing Ground

Great place to evaluate new automation systems.

10 Products, Technology, and Systems for the Future

In home building's future, new products and technologies will focus on water, energy, and sustainability.

4.5% fixed-rate mortgage finally arrives

July 30--The 4.5 percent fixed-rate mortgage is here, although more than 14 months late.

Las Vegas analyst predicts new-home prices will drop another 5% this year

July 30--New-home prices will drop another 5 percent this year and stay essentially flat in 2011 as builders compete with more foreclosures...

Mortgage rates hit low of 4.54 percent

NEW YORK - Mortgage rates are the most affordable in decades for those who can qualify for a loan.