Independent Consulting Firm Finds Stability, Improvements In Housing Market

February 26, 2009

For the second consecutive month, sales and traffic for new homes have improved across the nation, according to a recent survey conducted by John Burns Real Estate Consulting. The February Home Building Executive Survey was compiled using market ratings—which represented thousands of new home communities—from 236 builder executives. On a scale from one to 10—one [...]

Australian Brushfires: Facing the Fury in Victoria

February 26, 2009

The devastation is incomprehensible. An unbelievable 750-plus homes destroyed, 350,000 hectares of land consumed, with more than 150 lives lost—a number that is sadly expected to rise. Our thoughts extend to all those who have been affected by hell’s fury. Donations and pledges have reached $70 million AUD, but much more is needed. There are [...]