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
After 15 years of striving, and an existential close call or two, Smith Douglas' founder-led arc of operational excellence, durability as a brand, and big-time impact as a business synced up in a bid to go public with impeccable timing.| The Builder's Daily