Triad Guaranty posts increase in 4Q, full-year earnings - 2004-02-02
Triad Guaranty Inc. revealed that fourth-quarter and full-year 2003 earnings were higher compared to the previous year.

The Winston-Salem-based mortgage insurer posted quarterly earnings of $13.6 million, up 13 percent from the year-ago quarter. Fourth-quarter revenues totaled $38.7 million, up 21 percent from a year earlier.
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Conditions perfect for construction of new homes in Indian River Co. - 2004-02-02
New home construction surged 29 percent this past year in Indian River County.

"We've got the conditions of the perfect storm," said Chip Landers, The Professionals real estate broker, referring to low interest rates, relatively cheap land and high demand.

"The economy is better and I'm doing better. The mortgage payments are basically the same. It just made sense," Landers said.
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