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More Jobs in Housing, but Workers Aren’t Returning

“One of the reasons is because they are not paying well yet,” said Lisa Marquis Jackson, an analyst with John Burns Real Estate Consulting. “The wages were cut so much in the downturn, so until those prices get back to … Continue reading

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KB Home launches ‘green’ communities in Bay area

KB Home (KBH: 5.41 +2.66%) wants to build energy-efficient homes on nearly 900 lots in several San Francisco Bay area communities. But will reticent consumers want to buy? The Los Angeles-based volume builder — whose stock price tumbled Wednesday to … Continue reading

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US Household Shifts Could Impact Housing Recovery

Page 1 of 3 | Next PageShow Entire Article Every now and then you need to take a step back and put the housing market into perspective, take a break from all the monthly motions and commotions, stress and distress. … Continue reading

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