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October 17, 2008Are Consumers Paying Down Debt?
Analysis of: Consumers Pay Down Debt For First Time In 10 Years | www.marketwatch.com
Author: John Burns, President, John Burns Real Estate Consulting, Inc.
Consumer borrowing has decreased for the first time in over 10 years as outstanding revolving and non-revolving credit fell in August. This may be an indication that Americans are pulling back on spending as the financial and housing markets continue to deteriorate.
July 14, 2008
Centex going green for popularity and sales. Not because its the reponsible thing to do.
Analysis of: Centex To Implement Energy Efficiency Program In All Homes | money.cnn.com
Author: GLG Expert Contributor
Analysis of: Centex To Implement Energy Efficiency Program In All Homes | money.cnn.com
Author: GLG Expert Contributor
- Centex scrapped cutting edge solar panel program in Naples Florida community last year due to expense. - This was after a hand shake agreement with local environmentalist Clyde Butcher to provide solar to Naples community in exchange for his endorsement. - A hand full of houses were completed...
June 25, 2008Price Corrections Are Not As Bad As Reported
Analysis of: Home Prices Continue Sharp Descent | money.cnn.com
Author: John Burns, President, John Burns Real Estate Consulting, Inc.
Home prices have indeed experienced significant corrections. However, some reports of price reductions may be exaggerated due to innacurate methodology.
May 14, 2008
Continued Housing Difficulties
Analysis of: The Housing Crisis is Over | online.wsj.com
Author: David Keller, Former Chief Financial Officer, Technical Olympic USA Inc.
Continued Housing Difficulties
Analysis of: The Housing Crisis is Over | online.wsj.com
Author: David Keller, Former Chief Financial Officer, Technical Olympic USA Inc.
The housing bust is not over and trends continue to be negative. The only positive activity is that homebuilding stocks have gone up, without a good reason. We still have a ways to go to work through all this.
May 6, 2008
Direct Expensing of Interest by Homebuilders
Analysis of: Hidden Mortgage Risks Abound in U.S. Home Market | www.bloomberg.com
Author: David Keller, Former Chief Financial Officer, Technical Olympic USA Inc.
Direct Expensing of Interest by Homebuilders
Analysis of: Hidden Mortgage Risks Abound in U.S. Home Market | www.bloomberg.com
Author: David Keller, Former Chief Financial Officer, Technical Olympic USA Inc.
Not capitalizing interest in inventory causes acceleration of losses and deterioration of book value.
April 24, 2008
ARE HOMEBUILDING STOCK PRICE INCREASES PREMATURE?
Analysis of: Construction Companies Are Clamoring for Managers | online.wsj.com
Author: David Keller, Former Chief Financial Officer, Technical Olympic USA Inc.
ARE HOMEBUILDING STOCK PRICE INCREASES PREMATURE?
Analysis of: Construction Companies Are Clamoring for Managers | online.wsj.com
Author: David Keller, Former Chief Financial Officer, Technical Olympic USA Inc.
Recently, stock prices of most public homebuilders have increased 20-30 percent. This despite no visible signs of improvement in the overall housing industry. It seems early in the cycle for these stock price upward movements, as it appears the housing market has not yet found bottom. ...
April 24, 2008
IMPAIRMENT REVERSALS – IMPACT ON COST OF GOODS SOLD
Analysis of: New-Homes Supply Builds; Durable Goods Orders Slide | online.wsj.com
Author: David Keller, Former Chief Financial Officer, Technical Olympic USA Inc.
IMPAIRMENT REVERSALS – IMPACT ON COST OF GOODS SOLD
Analysis of: New-Homes Supply Builds; Durable Goods Orders Slide | online.wsj.com
Author: David Keller, Former Chief Financial Officer, Technical Olympic USA Inc.
Homebuilders have recorded large inventory impairments over the last couple of years. Most of these impairments have been for land and lots. As these previously impaired lots are built on and a completed home is delivered, the land component as a percentage of Cost of Goods Sold may decline...
April 9, 2008Economic Fundamentals Slipping Away
Analysis of: Are we or aren't we in a recession? | www.boston.com
Author: John Burns, President, John Burns Real Estate Consulting, Inc.
Several national housing market indicators have been deteriorating at historically high rates in the last several months. The downward trend of these indicators points to a national recession.
March 3, 2008
Analyzing Homebuilder Risks
Analysis of: Decline in Home Prices Accelerates | online.wsj.com
Author: David Keller, Former Chief Financial Officer, Technical Olympic USA Inc.
Analyzing Homebuilder Risks
Analysis of: Decline in Home Prices Accelerates | online.wsj.com
Author: David Keller, Former Chief Financial Officer, Technical Olympic USA Inc.
There are risks associated with homebuilding assets and contingent obligations. This article alerts the reader to areas of interest.
March 3, 2008
Hidden Homebuilding Assets
Analysis of: Decline in Home Prices Accelerates | online.wsj.com
Author: David Keller, Former Chief Financial Officer, Technical Olympic USA Inc.
Hidden Homebuilding Assets
Analysis of: Decline in Home Prices Accelerates | online.wsj.com
Author: David Keller, Former Chief Financial Officer, Technical Olympic USA Inc.
Homebuilding impairments and tax valuation reserves provide future accelerated income streams, when the recovery occurs.
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