The Presley Cos.: The Newport Beach-based home...

The Presley Cos.: The Newport Beach-based home builder posted a net loss for the second quarter of $15.6 million, or 84 cents a share, compared to a net loss of $14.3 million, or 77 cents a share, for the 1992 second quarter. Sales were down slightly, to $54.2 million from $55 million. For the six-month period, the company lost $18.8 million, or $1.02 a share, compared to a net loss for the same period a year ago of $14 million, or 75 cents a share. Sales were up 13%, to $100.6 million from $88.9 million.