Builder Magazine: Saleshttp://www.builderonline.com/sales-and-marketing/sales/Default.aspx?view=rss&id=Query_tcm1029232<url /><link /></image><description>The Information Source for the Home Building Industry</description><language>en-us</language><pubDate /><webMaster /><item><title>Ten Best-Selling Communitieshttp://www.builderonline.com/sales/ten-attentiongetters.aspx?rssLink=Ten+Attention+GettersHere is a collection of successful projects that speak to a wide range of housing solutions that builders can undertake.Some Banks Are Choosing Receivership Over Foreclosure For Distressed Assetshttp://www.builderonline.com/mortgages-and-banking/some-banks-are-choosing-receivership-over-foreclo.aspx?rssLink=Some+Banks+Are+Choosing+Receivership+Over+Foreclosure+For+Distressed+AssetsOne California receiver doesn't see his role in competition with builders.NAHB Research Center's Results From Annual Surveyhttp://www.builderonline.com/sales/bath-bonanza.aspx?rssLink=Bath+BonanzaSurvey shows that improving bathrooms is a great way to create superior value tat is recognized by potential buyers.Digital Signage in Model Homeshttp://www.builderonline.com/technology/virtual-sales-agent.aspx?rssLink=Virtual+Sales+AgentInteractive content augments the sales process.Bankruptcy and Lawsuits Pin Down Choice Land in Maryland for Two Buildershttp://www.builderonline.com/development/unfinished-business.aspx?rssLink=Unfinished+BusinessKB and Centex accused of reneging on deal with local developers.It Will Get Sunnier in Philadelphiahttp://www.builderonline.com/economic-conditions/it-will-get-sunnier-in-philadelphia.aspx?rssLink=It+Will+Get+Sunnier+in+PhiladelphiaA new report finds residents optimistic about a rebound in Center City.Tax Credit, Lower Prices Fuel Rise in Home Saleshttp://www.builderonline.com/mortgages-and-banking/tax-credit-lower-prices-fuel-rise-in-home-sales.aspx?rssLink=Tax+Credit%2c+Lower+Prices+Fuel+Rise+in+Home+SalesOct. 17--Home sales rose sharply in Lane County last month, fueled by a soon-to-expire tax credit for first-time homebuyers, local real estate agents said. Bay Area Builder Bucks The Recessionhttp://www.builderonline.com/attached-development/bay-area-builder-bucks-the-recession.aspx?rssLink=Bay+Area+Builder+Bucks+The+RecessionRegis Homes is averaging at least one sale per week in each of its four active communities.NAHB Research Center's Annual Builder Practices Surveyhttp://www.builderonline.com/business/kitchen-confidential.aspx?rssLink=Kitchen+ConfidentialSurvey says improving kitchens is an important way to create higher value to potential buyers.'Open Series' Boosts Sales at KB Homehttp://www.builderonline.com/entry-level/open-series-boosts-sales-at-kb-home.aspx?rssLink='Open+Series'+Boosts+Sales+at+KB+HomeProduct with flexible floor plans and smaller square footage helps builder compete effectively against foreclosures.Home Buying Tax Credit Influences Buyershttp://www.builderonline.com/legislation/home-buying-tax-credit-influences-buyers.aspx?rssLink=Home+Buying+Tax+Credit+Influences+BuyersZillow survey estimates that extending the $8,000 tax credit would attract 334,000 extra buyers.Utah Home Buying Grants Score Home Runhttp://www.builderonline.com/sales/utah-home-buying-grants-score-home-run.aspx?rssLink=Utah+Home+Buying+Grants+Score+Home+RunThe state uses federal stimulus money to spur sales of new homes.Startup Builders See Different Opportunities for Their Companieshttp://www.builderonline.com/local-markets/setting-out.aspx?rssLink=Setting+OutMost are getting going with conservative growth ambitions.Former Meritage Chief has Ambitious Plans for New Companyhttp://www.builderonline.com/operations/former-meritage-chief-has-ambitious-plans-for-new.aspx?rssLink=Former+Meritage+Chief+has+Ambitious+Plans+for+New+CompanyJohn Landon says energy efficiency and affordability distinguish houses produced by his year-old Landon Homes.Highland Homes Starts Selling in an Orlando Market That’s Stirring Againhttp://www.builderonline.com/entry-level/highland-homes-starts-selling-in-an-orlando-market-thats-stirring-again.aspx?rssLink=Highland+Homes+Starts+Selling+in+an+Orlando+Market+That%e2%80%99s+Stirring+AgainThe builder is targeting entry-level buyers at a time when foreclosures continue to hold prices down.10 of the Best-Selling Communities in Americahttp://www.builderonline.com/best-selling-communities/10-of-the-best-selling-communities-in-america.aspx?rssLink=10+of+the+Best-Selling+Communities+in+AmericaWant to know what's selling? The homes in these communities are, and they may represent the industry's future.California Builders Still Waiting For Prices To Risehttp://www.builderonline.com/home-prices/california-builders-still-waiting-for-prices-to-rise.aspx?rssLink=California+Builders+Still+Waiting+For+Prices+To+RiseStatistical evidence of appreciation seems to be stemming from stronger resales of existing homes and foreclosures.New-Home Sales Increase 9.6% in July http://www.builderonline.com/housing-data/new-home-sales-increase-9-point-6-percent-in-july.aspx?rssLink=New-Home+Sales+Increase+9.6%25+in+JulyPace hits seasonally adjusted level of 433,000. Home Builder Confidence Rises to Highest Level in 14 Monthshttp://www.builderonline.com/economic-conditions/home-builder-confidence-rises-to-highest-level-in-14-months.aspx?rssLink=Home+Builder+Confidence+Rises+to+Highest+Level+in+14+MonthsNAHB/Wells Fargo Index also shows more assurance about future sales and buyer traffic.Organization and Marketing Jell for Alabama's Jeff Benton Homeshttp://www.builderonline.com/sales/coming-together.aspx?rssLink=Coming+TogetherThe company's reputation enhanced by its warranty policies and advertising that extends to billboards and local schools.