Builders Start to Look Up

Fewer write-downs and new-home order cancellations along with improved order rates are some of the most positive signs from home builders since the housing market began to roll over four years ago.

Aside from the nation's banks, no industry was humbled by the recession quite as much as home builders. But, similar to the banks, builders got a lot of support from Uncle Sam, which has helped some recently return to profitability...