Margins are thin, incentives are costly, and competition with publics is bruising. Yet private homebuilders see the beginning flickers of predictability — and even cautious optimism for 2026.| The Builder's Daily
Exclusive: Defy Investments President David McDonald on a private equity move that signals an innovation-forward future for homebuilding and real estate development.| The Builder's Daily
"Investing in your brand doesn't give you a direct return on investment immediately. It takes a long time, but over time, branding successfully does increase financial value." -- Alex Akel, President, Akel Homes| The Builder's Daily
Berkshire Hathaway’s investment reentry into D.R. Horton and Lennar signals more than stock market timing. It affirms which builders will endure — and which may struggle — as housing’s tide recedes ... at least for now.| The Builder's Daily
Six months of sliding permits, thinning margins, and tighter financing are testing private builders like never before. In Denver this October, we’ll tackle the operational, strategic, and capital moves that can keep you moving — and ahead.| The Builder's Daily
Ignoring market signals puts private builders at risk of period cost creep, stalled cash flow, and eroding lender confidence—as rivals capture share, suppliers shift loyalty, and inventory languishes. In a market where stall speed can be fatal, meeting the market early becomes a compelling choice.| The Builder's Daily
July orders rose 3.2% despite the season’s usual slowdown. Incentives climbed, margins fell, and community counts grew 17% year over year.| The Builder's Daily
At Focus On Excellence 2025, five presidents share hard-won strategies for thriving now and building for the next decade.| The Builder's Daily
At first blush, equity research analysts gave Bradbury, Bennett, Devendorf, and their team a warm Wall Street welcome for starting their first act as a public homebuilder on a solid peer-beating footing.| The Builder's Daily
As housing demand softens and builder confidence fades, Lennar’s asset-light strategy, pricing flexibility, and volume-first execution offer a roadmap—and a warning—for the rest of the industry.| The Builder's Daily
D.R. Horton and Lennar’s operational scale creates structural advantages smaller builders can’t match. Market consolidation is accelerating competitive pressure.| The Builder's Daily
In Q2, Pulte bets on product mix and confidence-driven buyers. Margin-first strategy sets it apart from Lennar and D.R. Horton| The Builder's Daily
Affordability challenges persist despite lower mortgage rates; wealthier buyers dominate sales while entry-level demand struggles amid rising home prices, monthly payment, and downpayment challenges.| The Builder's Daily