Century Communities Keeps Control, Delivers In A Tough Quarter
Q3 performance spotlights cost control, strategic pricing, and buyer-first execution as Century Communities sets foundation for sustainable growth into 2026.| The Builder's Daily
Moody’s Analytics Deputy Chief Economist Cristian deRitis kicked off Focus On Excellence in Denver with a clear-eyed view of a cooling—but not collapsing—economy. His message for homebuilding leaders: plan for a grind, not a rebound, as 2026–2030 take shape.| The Builder's Daily
Q3 performance spotlights cost control, strategic pricing, and buyer-first execution as Century Communities sets foundation for sustainable growth into 2026.| The Builder's Daily
Uncertainty is the only constant: from Fed moves and mortgage lock-in to tariffs, labor shortages, and policy risks. Moody’s economist Cristian deRitis and the Focus On Excellence summit in Denver will arm builders with frameworks to plan, act, and lead through turbulence.| The Builder's Daily
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
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
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
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
