Wednesday, July 30, 2008

Homebuilders in the News


US builders forced to sell off holdings
[FT.com - Property]
Demand for new homes on the outskirts of US towns has fallen spectacularly in the last three years, while foreclosures and speculative building have created a far greater supply of homes than there are buyers. At the same time, soaring fuel costs have made the long commute to work that much less attractive.

Homebuilder Blues: NAHB/Wells Fargo Home Builder Ratings July 2008
[Paper Economy - A US Real Estate Bubble Blog]