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Two More Jurisdictions Reduce Development Fees in Half
CBIA
http://www.cbia.org/go/cbia/newsroom/press-releases/two-more-jurisdictions-reduce-development-fees-in-half/
Pending-Home Sales Post Increase
The Wall Street Journal
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB124395144013576881.html
Judge OK's Bankruptcy Plans
The Signal
http://www.the-signal.com/news/article/13944/
O.C. Builder CEO get $1.7 Million Hiring Bonus
O.C. Register
http://lansner.freedomblogging.com/2009/06/01/oc-builder-ceo-gets-17-million-hiring-bonus/24007/
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Prefab Homes Sprout Green Deisgns, Improve Affordability
USA Today
http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/environment/2009-06-01-green-modular-homes_N.htm
LA Restricts Lawn Watering to 2 Days a Week
Ventura County Star
http://www.venturacountystar.com/news/2009/jun/01/la-restricts-lawn-watering-to-2-days-a-week/
Construction: Building, Housing Groups Align on Affordable-unit Rules for Santa Rosa
North Bay Business Journal
http://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/20090601/BUSINESSJOURNAL/905299919/-1/NEWS04?Title=Construction-Building-housing-groups-align-on-affordable-unit-rules-for-Santa-Rosa
Building Permit Figures Encouraging
Record Net
http://www.recordnet.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090530/A_BIZ/905300315 |
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Construction Spending Posts Surprising Gain
The Sacramento Bee
http://www.sacbee.com/830/story/1908324.html
To Keep Downturn High-rise on Track, San Jose Ponders $2 Million Write-off for Developer
Mercury News
http://www.mercurynews.com/ci_12490983?source=most_emailed
Right Time to Reform Developerment
Desert Dispatch
http://www.desertdispatch.com/opinion/california-6197-redevelopment-reform.html
If it's Good for Baseball, Maybe it's good for the Budget Debate
Los Angeles Times
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-cap1-2009jun01,0,6301602.column
Federal Tax Credit May Provide Bridge to New Home
The Press Enterprise
http://www.pe.com/business/local/stories/PE_Biz_S_harney31.450342b.html
Now Adding a Pool May Hurt Home's Value
San Francisco Cronicle
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2009/05/30/REAV17SO1K.DTL
Meritage Homes Reinvents Itself to Survive
The Arizona Republic
http://www.azcentral.com/arizonarepublic/news/articles/2009/05/31/20090531housing-regroupbuilder0531.html?&wired
Red-Hot Appetite for Cheaper S. County Homes
OC Register
http://lansner.freedomblogging.com/2009/05/30/red-hot-south-county-homes/23661/ |
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Genovations Vinyl Decking has solid PVC decking with specially engineered surface that is not only guaranteed to enhance the beauty of the home, but gives clients the benefit of vinyl's low-maintenance qualities. Whether replacing an old deck or adding a new one, Genovations decking is ideal for both situations! Latest technology ensures a lifetime of enhanced weatherability.
www.genovaproducts.com
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Pardee Homes Noted in Green Building Awards
24-7 Press Releases
http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release/pardee-homes-noted-in-green-building-awards-102011.php
The Case for Working With Your Hands
The New York Times
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/05/24/magazine/24labor-t.html?_r=3&em
Lennar Celebrates 55 Years Of Homebuilding Excellence By Offering Huge Savings In Fresno
PRLog
http://www.prlog.org/10250733-lennar-celebrates-55-years-of-homebuilding-excellence-by-offering-huge-savings-in-fresno.html
Toll Brothers Loss Narrows as Land Writedowns Decline
Bloomberg
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601103&sid=ax6VxvV22p_8&refer=us
Green or Greenwashed?
Architecture Week
http://www.architectureweek.com/2009/0603/environment_2-1.html
Homebuilding permits down, but builders remain hopeful
Finanace and Commerce
http://www.finance-commerce.com/article.cfm/2009/06/02/Homebuilding-permits-down-but-builders-remain-hopeful
Builders See Signs of Stabilization
The Wall Street Journal
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB124402433271280917.html |
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How to Get the $8,000 First-Time Home Buyer Credit Upfront
The Wall Street Journal
http://blogs.wsj.com/developments/2009/05/29/how-to-get-the-8000-first-time-home-buyer-credit-upfront/
Pulte Homes CEO Will Lead Company After Merger With Centex
The Wall Street Journal
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB124337129876755743.html
HUD Secretary Donovan Unveils Details of Plans to Monetize Home Buyer Tax Credit
NAHB
http://www.nahb.org/news_details.aspx?sectionID=0&newsID=9300
Builders Serving Mature Home Buyer Market See More Consumer Interest
NAHB
http://www.nahb.org/news_details.aspx?sectionID=0&newsID=9304 |
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