Automated system takes real estate loan applications
Gas-price surge doesn't daunt populace
Acquires downtown office tower
Buys space 8 miles from current site
Site located 14 miles from state capital
30-year fixed rate at 6.15%; 10-year Treasury yield at 5.07%
Half of new offices located in Sunbelt
Integration includes county property data
Sales pull out of 5-month slump in March
Cancellation rate rises compared to Q1 '05
Home construction is also expected to drop in 2006
Company impacted by stock-based compensation expenses
Increase potential home buyers with smart marketing
Increased revenues offset by employee, operating costs
