http://www.builderonline.com/news/recovery-watch.aspx?view=rss&id=Query_tcm10102254http://www.builderonline.com/housing-trends/nahb-report-home-builders-turning-to-remodeling-land-development-in-downturn.aspx?rssLink=NAHB+Report%3a+Home+Builders+Turning+to+Remodeling%2c+Land+Development+in+DownturnNearly three-quarters of NAHB members built 10 or fewer single-family homes in 2009.Tue, 27 Jul 2010 04:42:02 EST Housing TrendsSingle FamilyMultifamily BuildingBusinessWorkforceEconomic ConditionsDevelopersActive Adulthttp://www.builderonline.com/land-acquisition/fledgling-builder-upstages-vegas-market.aspx?rssLink=Fledgling+Builder+Upstages+Vegas+MarketLand acquisitions propel Harmony Homes, which now wants to grow by expanding to other states.Sun, 18 Jul 2010 05:05:52 EST Land AcquisitionLandBusinessSaleshttp://www.builderonline.com/lenders/private-capital-gives-boost-to-california-startup-builder.aspx?rssLink=Private+Capital+Gives+Boost+to+California+Startup+BuilderCity Ventures, founded by former Olson Company executive, will focus on under-built coastal markets.Tue, 6 Jul 2010 01:55:46 EST Economic ConditionsBusinessLand AcquisitionLandLendersInfill Developmenthttp://www.builderonline.com/master-planned-communities/mcmillin-communities-hunts-for-profit.aspx?rssLink=McMillin+Communities+Hunts+for+ProfitThe builder/developer, working with an aggressive investor, has three big projects in the works.Wed, 30 Jun 2010 03:41:47 EST Master Planned CommunitiesDevelopmentshttp://www.builderonline.com/sales/timely-decisions-boost-colorado-builder.aspx?rssLink=Timely+Decisions+Boost+Colorado+BuilderAs its markets faltered, Boulder Creek Builders rebranded and rebuilt itself for success.Wed, 30 Jun 2010 03:50:14 EST SalesMarketingLocal MarketsDesignhttp://www.builderonline.com/debt/north-carolinas-anderson-homes-to-liquidate.aspx?rssLink=North+Carolina%e2%80%99s+Anderson+Homes+to+LiquidateMarket conditions didn’t turn around fast enough for the company to survive Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.Mon, 28 Jun 2010 05:42:35 EST DebtEconomic ConditionsSalesBusinessLocal Marketshttp://www.builderonline.com/housing-data/obama-administration-launches-housing-scorecard.aspx?rssLink=Obama+Administration+Launches+%e2%80%98Housing+Scorecard%e2%80%99Monthly report will offer statistical portrait of American housing market, which remains fragile.Tue, 22 Jun 2010 12:59:14 EST Housing DataMortgages and Bankinghttp://www.builderonline.com/legislation/new-jersey-assembly-approves-2010-tax-credit-for-home-buyers.aspx?rssLink=New+Jersey+Assembly+Approves+2010+Tax+Credit+For+Home+BuyersPurchasers of new and existing homes would be eligible for up $15,000 in credits, or 5% of the house price.Tue, 25 May 2010 11:38:33 EST Tax CreditsLegislationEconomic Conditionshttp://www.builderonline.com/affordable-housing/new-mexico-startup-builder-tries-to-do-it-right.aspx?rssLink=New+Mexico+Startup+Builder+Tries+To+%e2%80%98Do+It+Right%e2%80%99Albuquerque-based Abrazo Homes takes advantage of the market’s lower land prices to offer affordable houses. Thu, 20 May 2010 01:53:28 EST Affordable HousingBusinessCustomer ServiceLand Acquisitionhttp://www.builderonline.com/debt/mcstain-emerges-from-bankruptcy.aspx?rssLink=McStain+Emerges+From+BankrupctyColorado green builder comes back from Chapter 11 to sets its sights on brownfield redevelopment.Tue, 18 May 2010 04:28:58 EST DebtEconomic ConditionsBusinessGreen Buildershttp://www.builderonline.com/earnings-reports/home-improvement-giants-report-positive-first-quarters.aspx?rssLink=Home+Improvement+Giants+Report+Positive+First+QuartersThe Home Depot and Lowe’s enjoyed particularly good business in appliances and seasonal products.Tue, 18 May 2010 03:46:06 EST Earnings ReportsBuilding MaterialsBusinessEconomic Conditionshttp://www.builderonline.com/business/a-texas-custom-builder-gives-production-building-another-try.aspx?rssLink=A+Texas+Custom+Builder+Gives+Production+Building+Another+TryAustin-based Foursquare Builders, with developer-partner Avalon Park, takes aim at making distressed property marketable. Mon, 17 May 2010 04:37:08 EST BusinessDevelopmenthttp://www.builderonline.com/economic-conditions/moodys-zandi-offers-optimistic-forecast-for-builders.aspx?rssLink=Moody's+Zandi+Offers+Optimistic+Forecast+For+BuildersEconomist predicts a return to "normal" in 2012, with some caveats.Thu, 13 May 2010 06:48:53 EST Economic ConditionsHousing StartsHousing Datahttp://www.builderonline.com/sales/index-of-pending-homes-sales-rises-for-third-consecutive-month.aspx?rssLink=Index+of+Pending+Homes+Sales+Rises+for+Third+Consecutive+MonthMost markets show gains in March, thanks in part to the home buyer tax credit.Tue, 4 May 2010 01:45:55 EST SalesHousing DataTax Creditshttp://www.builderonline.com/construction-trends/construction-spending-shows-some-life-in-march.aspx?rssLink=Construction+Spending+Shows+Some+Life+in+MarchPublic-sector building provided the boost, according to Commerce Department estimates.Mon, 3 May 2010 02:34:52 EST Construction TrendsHousing Datahttp://www.builderonline.com/land/big-builders-accumulate-land-with-abandon.aspx?rssLink=Big+Builders+Accumulate+Land+with+AbandonD.R. Horton’s growth ambitions in particular have competitors taking notice.Wed, 5 May 2010 11:11:15 EST LandEconomic ConditionsDevelopmentshttp://www.builderonline.com/land-acquisition/fischer-group-hunts-for-more-land.aspx?rssLink=Fischer+Group+Hunts+For+More+LandCincinnati-area builder has new deals in the works. Fri, 30 Apr 2010 11:43:40 EST Land AcquisitionCabinetsLocal Marketshttp://www.builderonline.com/earnings-reports/meritage-homes-back-in-the-black.aspx?rssLink=Meritage+Homes+Back+in+the+BlackPublic builder finally turns a profit after three years of red ink.Fri, 30 Apr 2010 11:55:30 EST Earnings ReportsBusinessLandhttp://www.builderonline.com/business/expiring-tax-credit-brings-limited-boost-to-builders.aspx?rssLink=Expiring+Tax+Credit+Brings+Limited+Boost+to+BuildersLast-minute buyers finally make their move as April 30 approaches. Thu, 29 Apr 2010 02:03:27 EST SalesBusinessLegislationhttp://www.builderonline.com/housing-starts/single-family-building-permits-rise-to-highest-level-since-august-2008.aspx?rssLink=Single-Family+Building+Permits+Rise+to+Highest+Level+Since+August+2008Multifamily construction brings overall housing starts up 1.6% in March. Fri, 16 Apr 2010 12:22:48 EST Housing StartsHousing Data