Permit problems teach valuable lesson
'Best of' lists reveal surprising trend for 'underdog' cities
Refi, sale more difficult if work lacks permits
South makes up more than half of starts, sees biggest decrease
CIRB projects 52,000 permits will be issued in 2010
Freddie Mac economist: Bottom is behind us
Answer may lie in attic
Real estate brief
South sees largest year-over-year drop in starts
Builders renew call to extend buyer credit
Multifamily sector hit hard
Buyer loses bargaining power upon defect discovery
Repairs often easier to negotiate when found before closing
Illegal additions hurt resale value, add to costs
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