Americans increasingly say they prefer to live near the centers of cities and towns, where commutes are typically shorter and culture, restaurants and entertainment are close by.

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BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich. (AP) — PulteGroup Inc.’s third quarter loss narrowed on lower charges and a higher tax benefit, and its revenue grew. The homebuilder said Thursday that it was profitable if charges related to the decline in its stock ...

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By MARCY GORDON Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) – The Labor Department is investigating large U.S. homebuilders to see if they failed to pay workers the minimum wage or overtime. A spokesman says the agency is investigating compliance with wage-and-hour laws ...

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By Bob Christie Associated Press Phoenix — Homebuilders trying to fight off customers’ attraction to cheap foreclosures are doing more to show buyers that good deals can come with pitfalls. The companies are increasingly trying to woo buyers such as ...

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By ?ALEX VEIGA AP Real Estate Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — PulteGroup Inc., the nation’s largest homebuilder, said Wednesday it returned to a quarterly profit for the first time in more than three years, as revenue surged amid a rush ...

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