Fwd: HousingZone Builders' Newsletter, July 23, 2003

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Subject: Fwd: HousingZone Builders' Newsletter, July 23, 2003

Date: Thu, 24 Jul 2003 14:49:36 EDT

and Lee:

Note issue regarding Mold.

Love,

DAD

Betty:

Thought you might be interested in this.

AHW

Visit www.HousingZone.com for more industry news and features. July 23, 2003

Dear Arthur,

IN THIS ISSUE:

Today's Headlines: Mold Debate Rages as Health, Homes Lost

Special Presentation: Video Highlights of PCBC 2003

Column: Retirement Housing Forecast, Part 3: Design

Call for Entries: BALA, Web Awards

Event: Benchmark 2003

Today's Headlines

Mold Debate Rages as Health, Homes Lost

Mold has ruined families' finances, divided scientists, changed insurance coverage, captivated media and created a cottage industry of repair firms. And the uproar shows no signs of abating.

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Older Home Buyers Cling to Their Youth

People ages 55 to 75 make up about 13% of the U.S. population, and home builders across the country are starting to pay more attention to the wants and needs of buyers in this age group.

Times-Picayune (New Orleans)

Lennar to Buy Newhall Land Co.

In a deal that would mean a massive shift of Southern California property, century-old Newhall Land & Farming Co. -- one of the state's largest landowners -- agreed Monday to be acquired for $990 million by Miami-based Lennar.

Los Angeles Times

Related Story: Lennar's success in this deal could hinge on Newhall's legal troubles ending.

Daily Deal/The Deal

The Buzz About Hiving

Unveiling the new hiving concept at PCBC in San Francisco last month, the president of a national consumer research firm outlined his "vision of the home" as "embracing of others in a safe setting, abuzz with engagement and activity."

The San Diego Union-Tribune

Built Out of the Market

Twin Cities-based home builders are finding it harder to compete against large national companies for desirable sites for metro-area construction.

Star Tribune (Minneapolis)

Week in Review

Catch up on the industry's headlines in our weekly news section.

Regional News

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Special Presentation

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Video Highlights of PCBC 2003

Watch HousingZone.com's video coverage of PCBC 2003, highlighting products and services offered by manufacturers and consultants for builders and remodelers.

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Column

Retirement Housing Forecast, Part 3: Design By Burns

In this decade and the next, builders and developers will build the homes and communities that allow retirees to re-connect with their friends and family.

Call for Entries

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