Special Report: Industry In Crisis
The pace of builder bankruptcies has escalated in recent weeks, as sales have fallen in many parts of the country. The home building industry clearly faces a market meltdown that threatens the very survival of many companies. With this special report, Builder aggregates stories on recent failures along with information on how to survive these most troubling of times.
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Only a handful of people have applied for assistance from $300 billion initiative.
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Builder confidence drops to lowest level ever recorded by index since 1985 inception.
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Catch up on the week’s housing news--with a view.
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With move-down buyers stuck in homes that won't sell, builders try to expand market at active adult developments that have stalled.
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Real estate agents call for housing stimulus to limit depth of recession.
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Current market conditions make knowing your land's true value both essential and difficult.
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'Fix Housing First' will call on legislators to pass another stimulus package to assist home buyers and stabilize the economy.
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Builders say October worst month yet for sales, but worry that conditions will weaken even more in months ahead.
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The BUILDER 100 firm delivered 522 homes in 2007.
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Treasury has authority to do so, thanks to $700 billion bailout.