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June 29, 2012
Centex goes after renters with new model

Centex, one of the nation’s largest residential builders, is rolling out a low-cost model aimed at Gen Y renters. Called “The Independence Series,” the homes sell for as little as $105,000 in the San Antonio market, suggesting an all-in monthly payment of approximately $775. In the Chicago area, prices start in the $129,000 range, suggesting an all-in monthly payment of approximately $999. Both assume a 3.5% down payment. 

June 29, 2012
Centex goes after renters with new model

Centex, one of the nation’s largest residential builders, is rolling out a low-cost model aimed at Gen Y renters. Called “The Independence Series,” the homes sell for as little as $105,000 in the San Antonio market, suggesting an all-in monthly payment of approximately $775. In the Chicago area, prices start in the $129,000 range, suggesting an all-in monthly payment of approximately $999. Both assume a 3.5% down payment. 

February 4, 2011
Pulte Q4 loss widens

Bloomfield Hills, Mich.-based home builder PulteGroup reported a fourth-quarter net loss of $165 million, compared with a net loss of $117 million in the prior-year quarter. The loss for the quarter ended Dec. 31, 2010, includes $196 million in land-related charges and costs associated with organizational restructuring, debt pay-down and other financing amendments.

Consolidated revenue for the fourth quarter totaled $1.2 billion, down 29% from prior-year revenue of $1.7 billion.

October 11, 2010
KB Home names new board member

Barbara Alexander serves as a director of Allied World Assurance Company Holdings and Qualcomm Inc....

September 29, 2010
Centex to launch home-buying webinar

Bloomfield, Mich.-based home builder Centex announced it will host its first ever webinars -- named...

Bloomfield, Mich.-based home builder Centex announced it will host its first ever webinars -- named “Open the Door to Homeownership: A Free Webinar Series Featuring Ilyce Glink” -- Oct. 6 and 27 aimed at educating first-time home buyers.

Glink is an award winning columnist, television reporter and radio talk show host who delivers tips and tricks on personal finance and real estate, along with general consumer advice.

September 29, 2010
Centex to launch home-buying webinar

Bloomfield, Mich.-based home builder Centex announced it will host its first ever webinars -- named...

Bloomfield, Mich.-based home builder Centex announced it will host its first ever webinars -- named “Open the Door to Homeownership: A Free Webinar Series Featuring Ilyce Glink” -- Oct. 6 and 27 aimed at educating first-time home buyers.

Glink is an award winning columnist, television reporter and radio talk show host who delivers tips and tricks on personal finance and real estate, along with general consumer advice.

September 13, 2010
Pulte names Whirlpool as national appliance supplier

Bloomfield Hills, Mich.-based home builder Pulte Group announced it has selected Whirlpool as its exclusive...

September 13, 2010
Pulte names Whirlpool as national appliance supplier

Bloomfield Hills, Mich.-based home builder Pulte Group announced it has selected Whirlpool as its exclusive...

October 19, 2008
ProBuild Holdings acquires Centex distribution arm

Pro Build Holdings, the industry’s largest chain of lumberyards, has purchased the assets of CTX...

October 19, 2008
ProBuild Holdings acquires Centex distribution arm

Pro Build Holdings, the industry’s largest chain of lumberyards, has purchased the assets of CTX...

October 7, 2008
ProBuild acquires Centex distribution arm

ProBuild Holdings has purchased the building materials distribution unit of Centex Homes, one of its...

October 7, 2008
ProBuild acquires Centex distribution arm

ProBuild Holdings has purchased the building materials distribution unit of Centex Homes, one of its...

September 21, 2008
S&P issues forecast for home-building crisis

Despite its ominous title—“ No Shelter from the Perfect Storm for U.S. Hom ebuilders and...

September 10, 2008
Despite downturn, customer satisfaction in home builders up

Overall, customer satisfaction averaged 779 on a 1,000-point scale in 2008, up 38 points from...

June 16, 2008
EPA fines home builders for storm water violations

Four of the nation's largest home builders will pay $4.3 million in fines for runoff...

May 1, 2008
Centex posts $908 million loss for fourth quarter

The Dallas-based production builder described the current climate as “the most difficult housing market in...

May 1, 2008
Centex posts $908 million loss for fourth quarter

The Dallas-based production builder described the current climate as “the most difficult housing market in...

January 16, 2008
Home builder group voices goal of ‘50 percent energy reduction’

Member builders will be required to achieve the reduction compared with 1990 energy consumption levels...

January 16, 2008
Home builder group voices goal of ‘50 percent energy reduction’

Member builders will be required to achieve the reduction compared with 1990 energy consumption levels...

January 10, 2008
ProBuild names new senior vp-supply chain

Paul Dodge’s previous position was senior vp-purchasing and supply management with Dallas-based Centex Homes....

January 10, 2008
ProBuild names new senior vp-supply chain

Paul Dodge’s previous position was senior vp-purchasing and supply management with Dallas-based Centex Homes....

October 14, 2007
Centex warns of impending $1 billion in charges

Of the approximately $1 billion, Centex paid $850 million to cover declining values of real...

October 14, 2007
Centex warns of impending $1 billion in charges

Of the approximately $1 billion, Centex paid $850 million to cover declining values of real...

September 3, 2007
Fitch lowers outlook for home-building industry

Fitch Ratings has issued a negative outlook for 14 publicly owned home builders and revised...

September 3, 2007
Fitch lowers outlook for home-building industry

Fitch Ratings has issued a negative outlook for 14 publicly owned home builders and revised...