Shares of major homebuilders mostly rose Thursday after mortgage rates fell again and Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae said they were extending the suspension of foreclosure sales and evictions from single-family homes through the end of January.

Prospects for a revised financial bailout improved as the Senate prepared to vote tonight and House leaders said headway is being made. However, CEOs are split on whether passing the bill is truly the best way to tackle the financial crisis.

Shares of some top homebuilders companies were up at the close of trading:

Shares of some top homebuilders companies are mixed at noon:

Shares of some top homebuilders companies are mixed at 10 a.m.:

Homebuilders are always trying to sell their homes, but these days they have an extra incentive — beating the clock.

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Hovnanian Enterprises CEO Ara Hovnanian says recovery is coming to the housing market, but next year will be a wild card.