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Lobbyist for Big Builders Says Tax Carry-Back Not Dead

A number of senators say they support the net-operating loss carry-back provision.
Dominion Buyout Approved

A merger agreement was approved earlier today that allows a buyout group to acquire the financially troubled home builder.
Standard Pacific Plans Major Recapitalization

The proposal must be approved by shareholders.

Tech Tools: March 2007

- Builders and designers relying on Chief Architect to help sell upgrades in kitchens and other parts of the house. - Sage Software to...
Supply Chain Progress

During the rise of the internet era in the late 1990s, while the automotive, aerospace, and most other industries moved forward with B2B...
Good Planning

One positive aspect of the housing slowdown is that home builders now have the time to evaluate and ultimately deploy technology that can...

Illinois, California, and Washington Sue Countrywide (Updated)

Illinois and California attorney generals and Washington Governor file suit against Countrywide Financial on same day as company...
Wells Fargo Offers Gift to Fund Green Education for Consumers

Mortgage company donates more than $96,000 during Green Day ceremony at International Builders' Show.
Back in Action

Everybody knows that Congress tends todrag its feet when making decisions on the major issues of the day. But as we saw by the tail end of...

Fannie, Freddie Extend Mortgage Relief to Flooded Homeowners

Lenders will be allowed to adjust or defer payments for affected Midwestern borrowers.
Seiders: Cinching In

Credit conditions have tightened for home buyers and builders.
New Terms

The House Judiciary Committee on Dec. 12 completed its markup of the Emergency Home Ownership and Mortgage Equity Protection Act of 2007...

Another Foreclosure Site to Go Nationwide

Foreclosure Trackers, which specializes in purchasing defaulted mortgages from banks, will provide a broad menu of online information and...
Experts: New Lending Rules Will Have Little Short-Term Impact on Builders

Many lenders have already tightened standards because of the housing slump and rising foreclosures.
Starts, Permits Fall For Single-Family Homes

A change in New York City construction codes leads to total starts and permits increases, but single-family numbers are still decreasing.