RAIN OR SHINE.

The article focuses on the volatile outlook of home builders in the U.S. for 2010 despite the strong demand. Darren Mehl of Metricon states that people will be challenged because there is no more cash offers and interest rates arising. Jason Anderson of BIS Shrapnel states that many housing approvals prompted by the first-home-buyers' stimulus will not filter through until the middle of 2010. Mark Henesey-Smith of AV Jennings expects difficulties like credit access problems despite his optimism.