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Improving Markets Index Up in February

Builder Magazine: Latest News - 1 hour 1 min ago
The list of newly admitted metros includes many areas that have been among the hardest hit.

Made in America: Builders Create Their Own Stimulus Plan

Builder Magazine: Latest News - 2 hours 39 min ago
The American Dream is to have both a home and a job. Builders across the country would like to help create both.

A New Hardwood Flooring Installed with Rubber Bands

Builder Magazine: Latest News - Thu, 02/02/2012 - 22:56
AMB Bois has introduced a new wood flooring product that promises the sturdiness of stone tile without the cold feet.

RotoZip Introduces New Ultra-Versatile Flooring Saw

Builder Magazine: Latest News - Thu, 02/02/2012 - 22:55
The new multi-purpose tool cuts through a variety of materials and makes both traditional and flush cuts.

Smart Thermostat Learns From Human Behavior, Seasonal Conditions

Builder Magazine: Latest News - Thu, 02/02/2012 - 22:55
The new 3iE radiant-heat thermostat picks up on changing conditions and adapts accordingly.

A New Hardwood Fooring Installed with Rubber Bands

Builder Magazine: Latest News - Thu, 02/02/2012 - 08:39
AMB Bois has introduced a new wood flooring product that promises the sturdiness of stone tile without the cold feet.

Enter the 2012 Builder's Choice Awards

Builder Magazine: Latest News - Thu, 02/02/2012 - 07:58
BUILDER's annual architecture, design and planning competition celebrates its 30th anniversary and is now accepting submissions.

By the Numbers: PulteGroup, Fourth Quarter 2011

Builder Magazine: Latest News - Thu, 02/02/2012 - 00:33
After a terrible 2010, last year's losses looked almost rosy.

By the Numbers: M/I Homes, Fourth Quarter 2011

Builder Magazine: Latest News - Thu, 02/02/2012 - 00:33
For M/I Homes 2011 was another year of red ink, thanks to asset impairments.

By the Numbers: M.D.C. Holdings, Fourth Quarter 2011

Builder Magazine: Latest News - Thu, 02/02/2012 - 00:32
Write-downs for asset impairments and charges for paying off debt helped wipe out the builder's chance to end the fourth quarter in the black.

By the Numbers: Beazer Homes USA, Fourth Quarter 2011

Builder Magazine: Latest News - Thu, 02/02/2012 - 00:30
The company has come a long way from its beleaguered past when it was listed as one of the most likely public home builders to go under.

FourPlans: No Wasted Space

Builder Magazine: Latest News - Wed, 02/01/2012 - 22:15
These four smart designs trim the fat, allocating resources to where homeowners will spend the most time.

Designing a Smarter Street

Builder Magazine: Latest News - Wed, 02/01/2012 - 06:35
Jeffrey Tumlin wants us to make healthier, happier communities, and he knows that builders can help make it happen.

Homeownership Rate Down but Stabilizing

Builder Magazine: Latest News - Wed, 02/01/2012 - 01:16
Median asking rent prices spiked at the end of 2011 to a median of more than $700 a month, Census figures show.

Construction Spending Finished 2011 Strong

Builder Magazine: Latest News - Tue, 01/31/2012 - 23:19
The year as a whole, however, was down 2% from 2010.

By the Numbers: Meritage Homes, Fourth Quarter 2011

Builder Magazine: Latest News - Tue, 01/31/2012 - 09:42
Meritage’s fourth quarter bottom line took a significant hit due to $13.9 million of asset impairments.

Florida Might Be Snapping Out of Its Housing Stupor

Builder Magazine: Latest News - Tue, 01/31/2012 - 01:39
The state’s economy remains weak, but home buyers aren’t as scarce as they were a year ago.

Metro Home Prices Hit Post-Bust Lows in November

Builder Magazine: Latest News - Tue, 01/31/2012 - 01:04
As foreclosures heat up again, prices in hard-hit cities such as Atlanta and Chicago are taking a hit.

Homeownership Rates Down but Stabilizing

Builder Magazine: Latest News - Tue, 01/31/2012 - 00:40
Median asking rent prices spiked at the end of 2011 to a median of more than $700 a month, Census figures show.

10 Real Estate Markets to Watch in 2012

Builder Magazine: Latest News - Mon, 01/30/2012 - 23:59
Based on analysis of housing, economic, and demographic data for metro areas nationwide, these markets are showing signs of strength in several key metrics.