Another Tampa builder says sales are better

Last week Lennar Homes announced it had sold 97 homes in 17 days in the Tampa Bay area. Now it's Centex Homes' turn to tout decent numbers.

The Texas-based builder said it sold 77 new homes in 75 days during its recent winter-clearance promotion in four Hillsborough County communities that ended March 9.

The average sales price was $182,800, with prices ranging from the lowest-priced townhomes at $111,000 up to $300,000 houses.

Sales were recorded at Stonebrier in Lutz, Magnolia Park in Brandon, Hawks Point in SouthShore and Southshore Falls in Apollo Beach.

Keep in mind that such sales are subject to cancellation, a real concern with banks tightening credit. But you take good news where you can find it.