July 27, 2006

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Trouble Ahead for Homebuilders?
Homebuilding stocks are slumping and companies are writing down their land values. The National Association of Home Builders said its index of housing-market activity in July slipped to its lowest level since 1991. What will happen next?
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Veros Forecasts the Housing Markets
Veros has released the results of its quarterly forecasting of the nation's real estate markets, revealing the top 10 hottest and coldest markets for the next 12 months.
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Consumer Confidence Trends Up
Despite the discomforting trends in the housing market, consumer confidence posted a modest rise in the past month, owing to a steady job market that helped consumers overcome their concerns.
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Follow the Leaders
Look to companies that consistently increase revenues and profits for common traits that can help you develop a growth strategy.
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Independent Dealers Catching Up with High-Volume Competitors with Creativity
A bit of grassroots creativity matched with superior product knowledge and services has independents gaining ground on volume-minded competitors.
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Coalition for Fair Lumber Imports Denies Press Reports of Discussions With Canadian Lumber Industry
The Coalition for Fair Lumber Imports categorically denies that it, or its members, have or will engage in any discussions with representatives of the Canadian lumber industry concerning modifications to the recently initialed settlement agreement between the governments of the United States and Canada.
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National Debate Over Immigration Policies Affects Industry Professionals
As the debate over undocumented workers heats up, pro dealers take a closer look at whom they use for installation services.
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Leveraging Plants Helps Edward Hines Lumber Expand Markets, Grow Profits
Edward Hines Lumber uses the high-end custom millwork plant it acquired in 2003 to target custom builders, while boosting sales of traditional materials along the way.
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Home Depot Makes Market Maneuvers
Home Depot made waves this month when they moved into the home decor market with a catalog-sales initiative aimed at affluent females. Now they are offering prime web ad space to vendors such as Ryobi and Moen.
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KB Home and Martha Stewart Unveil New Community Collaboration
KB Home Chairman and CEO Bruce Karatz and Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc. today unveiled KB Home Hampton Oaks, their co-branded community outside Atlanta, Georgia.
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Bison Building Materials Expanding Into Las Vegas Market
Bison Building Materials is leveraging EWP to make inroads into the Las Vegas market as part of a grander westward expansion for the Texas-based pro dealer.
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