Jan. 7, 2006 - NEW HOMES

Batten down the backhoes -- and the copper wire and plywood. High
demand for building materials in hurricane-ravaged areas and overseas
markets, as well as the soaring costs of scrap metals are fueling thefts at
building sites across the nation, boosting the price of a new home.

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