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The U.S.' fastest-growing cities since the recession

Home builder outlook is not without headwinds

America's most-expensive homes for sale

30-year fixed rate drops, per Zillow

Bair: Fed must re-do bank stress tests; focus on over-leverage

By the Numbers: KB Home Sells More, but Profit Eludes

The company invested nearly $350 million in land and land development during the quarter.

By the Numbers: Lennar Reports a Spring Sales Spurt

The builder nearly tripled its profit compared to its first quarter last year.

By the Numbers: Standard Pacific Logs a Stellar Quarter

The builder saw profits jump by more than 3,000% during both the last quarter and the previous year.

By the Numbers: M/I Homes Sees Big Boost to Profits

The builder's strong fourth quarter accounted for close to a third of the company's full-year profit.

By the Numbers: M.D.C. Holdings Posts a Full Year of Profits

After four quarters of improvements, the builder is turning its attention toward buying land in the right place and at the right price.

The U.S. cities with the best parks

Fast Company's Zak Stone explores the U.S. metro-scape for where you'd go if you want to live somewhere with plentiful, accessible...

America's 10 cheapest cities to live in

Looking for the cheapest places to live in the U.S.? Kiplinger's Michael DeSenne analyzes the Council for Community and Economic Research's...

All focus on Phoenix: 7 fundamental improving trends

The latest housing data out of Phoenix shows that the market is normalizing: inventories have stopped falling and home sales are rising...

Boom cycle: counting all bicyclists

Fast Company's Zak Stone reports on new ways to tally traffic volume ... of bicyclists.

Standard Pacific Buys 3,000 Lots

The California builder buys Florida and North Carolina land and communities from Centerline Homes, essentially all the residential assets...

Product: Zoning System from Lennox Industries

The system maximizes energy efficiency by restricting heating and cooling in seldom-used rooms.

Trumark Homes Shifts Into Higher Gear For Growth

Trumark Homes' Trumark Urban division has 600 condo units planned in San Francisco.

Owens Corning Energy Complete Sealant

The high-performance sealant by Owens Corning is designed to combat energy loss through vulnerable gaps in the building envelope.

Resources for Constructing Closed Crawlspaces

Online resources provide tips on how to construct closed crawlspaces.

Millennials Want High-Tech Options and Multigen Spaces

Millennials want high-tech options and multigenerational spaces in their new homes.

Foreclosures Plummet on California Legislation

The new restrictions drove foreclosure starts to a 79-month low in January.

Perception Is Reality in How Lenders See Builders

More than ever, creditworthiness is in the eye of the beholder, says one financial consultant.

Mobile Apps: Epicor

The global software retailer developed a mobile module for its sales system, allowing reps whose firms use its software to view inventory...