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Raw Values
Hearthstone, the San-Rafael, Calif.–based institutional investor group, announced in mid-June it's created a new subsidiary. Landstone, a joint-venture entity, has been set up to manage a previously established $1 billion investment fund to finance raw, unentitled land for future residential development.

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Deals in Stone
As climate changes and margin pressure grows, all bets appear to be off as contracts fall prey to renegotiation.
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Delicate Cycle
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Taking on Tucson
Lowe and BHP Copper partner up to tackle mixed use on nearly 20,000 acres.
BIG BUILDER Magazine (May 01, 2006)

Exploring All Options
When it comes to the quest for land, one Toll division advertises its strategy.
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Financial Fortitude
In Florida, lenders shut out all but the biggest developer deals.
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Brand on Demand
SilverStone Communities and Taylor Johnson team up to create a “position” powerfully.
BIG BUILDER Magazine (March 15, 2006)

Post Parcels
Lennar most bullish on El Toro's prospects.
BIG BUILDER Magazine (April 01, 2005)

KHov Nets Two More
Empire builder expands market forays with Cambridge and town & country acquisitions.
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Mission Control
Standard Pacific taps like-minded leaders to push into the beyond.
BIG BUILDER Magazine (March 01, 2005)

Everyone On The Bus
Consultants help builders and developers convert opponents into proponents.
BIG BUILDER Magazine (October 01, 2006)

The Lady Wore Red
A mysterious buyer picks up a valuable piece of land near Ocean City, Md., for $8.7 million.
BIG BUILDER Magazine (July 01, 2006)

A Foreign Affair to Remember
Dubai-based developer's deal to acquire John Laing Homes heightens speculation that there may be more M&A play to come.
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Hot Wheels
KSI Communities offers FlexCar to D.C.- area metro buyers
BIG BUILDER Magazine (April 15, 2006)

Click to Close: US Condo Exchange
BIG BUILDER Magazine (April 01, 2006)

All in the Family
Eighty acres of family land in Sarasota County, Fla., are sold to Taylor Woodrow.
BIG BUILDER Magazine (March 15, 2006)

Ingram Micro Buys AVAD
Large IT distributor gains highly coveted foothold in home technology market.
BUILDER Magazine (July 13, 2005)

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Betting the Ranch
Newland navigates the personal side of developing privately owned land in Tampa.
BIG BUILDER Magazine (January 01, 2005)

Tag Team Orleans
After eight decades as a Philly-based “sleepy little home builder,” the family scion and go-to guys unleash a bolt—or two—from the blue.
BIG BUILDER Magazine (January 01, 2005)

Expansion Plans
Diversified business models and organic growth top the strategic plans for big builder expansion.
BIG BUILDER Magazine (December 01, 2004)

The Art of the Deal
Lennar's ability to find hidden value in acquisition deals fuels high-octane growth.
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BIG BUILDER Briefs
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Hovnanian Buys Again
With another purchase, the growing New Jersey builder spreads its roots far and wide in the Northeast corridor.
BIG BUILDER Magazine (November 01, 2004)

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