Industry News
March 31, 2010
A quarterly variance analysis of estimates versus actual job costs can be quite revealing.
March 31, 2010
After a difficult early 2009, Comstock Homebuilding Companies announced net income for its fourth quarter ended December 31, 2009 of $1.4 million, compared to a net loss of $4.8 million for the fourth quarter of 2008.
March 29, 2010
The recent trend of immigrants arriving in mid-size metropolitan areas and their success in the housing markets is the focus of a new study released by the University of Southern California.
March 25, 2010
Bank of America announced Wednesday it will look first at principal forgiveness when modifying certain subprime, Pay-Option and prime two-year hybrid mortgages qualifying for its National Homeownership Retention Program.
March 22, 2010
Lennar Corp. is investing in failed bank loans and distressed real estate assets to boost revenue as demand for new houses shows few signs of revival.
March 11, 2010
U.S. mortgage foreclosure filings dropped for a second straight month in February, and notched the smallest annual increase in four years as housing-rescue efforts contained activity.
March 10, 2010
According to a new report from London-based research firm Capital Economics, houses in the United States are nearly 20% undervalued when compared to global markets.
March 4, 2010
Pending home sales dropped in January and more declines are expected, according to the National Association of Realtors.
March 3, 2010
Homebuilder Hovnanian Enterprises Inc has posted its first profit since 2006, helped by a tax benefit.
March 1, 2010
Americans remain strongly committed to federal support for home buyers, according to a recent survey of U.S. households. Roughly 68% of those polled said the government should continue to support housing, and 65% believe the government should be...
February 28, 2010
Everyone in a home-building company, from the CEO on down, plays a part in delivering great customer service.
February 28, 2010
Homestar was a big topic of discussion at the recent RESNET conference. Duncan Prahl reports.
February 28, 2010
Most manufacturer sites are too product-oriented. Here are Glenn Singer's suggestions for improvement.
February 28, 2010
Keith Robinson discusses why some leaders succeed while others fail.
February 28, 2010
How to tell if your bank is strong enough to weather the storm.
February 28, 2010
Lumber prices unexpectedly rose 32% on the futures market this year -- not good news for stressed-out home builders.
February 28, 2010
It's easy for your clients to tune out your green building message. Here's how remodelers can stay fresh.
February 28, 2010
As part of a new regular feature in Professional Remodeler, we’ll be tapping the insights of our National Housing Quality Executive Council in monthly roundtables. This month, Editor in Chief Jonathan Sweet talks to four members of our council –...
February 22, 2010
Orleans Homebuilders Inc. announced that it has defaulted on a $350 million loan, due to insufficient funds to repay the amount owed to its creditor. It also failed to renegotiate the terms of the loan.
February 19, 2010
Market conditions for residential remodeling dropped during the fourth quarter of 2009 to 36.4 from 39.8 in the third quarter, according to the latest National Association of Home Builders’ Remodeling Market Index (RMI). The RMI measures...
