The future of U.S. homebuilding won’t unfold in a straight line. At Focus On Excellence, leaders will work through four bold scenarios that sharpen decisions for 2026—and reshape the industry by 2030.| The Builder's Daily
With 2026 planning underway, precision matters more than optimism. Homebuilders are shifting toward leaner systems, land discipline, and readiness strategies.| The Builder's Daily
Brandon Sharp, Chief Information Officer of Brookfield Residential, shares how eliminating spreadsheet and disparate legacy systems, and investing in real-time visibility, has created a performance culture — from the field to finance.| The Builder's Daily
Capital, land, and policy pressures aren’t easing soon. Homebuilding leaders who engage peers in solving today’s dilemmas will be sharper, faster, and stronger when conditions shift.| The Builder's Daily
An 8–5 L.A. City Council vote rejects SB 79, siding with local control over state-driven density near transit. The clash with Sacramento underscores the tension between neighborhood character and California’s urgent housing needs.| The Builder's Daily
With rising premiums, shifting coverage availability, and more frequent natural disasters, builders today face a new kind of challenge.| 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
A go-big and go-bold homebuilding start-up strategy may sound counterintuitive in the throes of what looks to be a hard patch for housing. Wade Jurney and his to National Home Corp. co-founders, Michael Bergman, and Gregg Erickson, beg to differ.| 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
Margins are under pressure, and inefficiency is expensive. We explore how builders are using tech like TraceAir to speed up site work, eliminate rework, and stay on budget — even when everything else feels uncertain.| The Builder's Daily
Downtowns overweighted in office space face falling values and shrinking tax bases. Swift conversions to housing and mixed-use are essential to prevent fiscal and social decline.| The Builder's Daily
Los Angeles’ emergency order blocks Senate Bill 9 lot-splits in fire-ravaged Pacific Palisades, restoring the single-family pattern that existed before the January inferno. The move underscores tensions between state housing law and local disaster realities.| The Builder's Daily
Ahead of state reform, Indigo demonstrates how planning, education, and balance can deliver affordability. Cottages under $300,000 are selling out fast—proof that zoning alignment and collaboration work.| The Builder's Daily
Life happens, even in a slow market. Job relocations, family shifts, and urgent timelines create buyers who can’t wait. Builders who anticipate their needs—especially with quick move-in homes—win sales now and resilience later.| 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
Denver’s city council voted to eliminate parking minimums citywide, aligning with a national movement to cut costs, speed approvals, and clear the way for more housing.| The Builder's Daily
Climate risk and carrier retreat are redrawing the development map. Builders who treat insurability like infrastructure can protect projects and margins.| 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
JBG Smith’s 195-unit project is the first under Arlington’s streamlined office-to-residential conversion ordinance. Richard Lawson reports on a real estate transformation with potentially sweeping national appeal.| The Builder's Daily
North Carolina legislators are pushing a bipartisan bill that could fast-track housing where people need it most: near jobs and transit. Richard Lawson breaks down what it means, how it compares to other states’ moves, and why developers are watching closely.| The Builder's Daily
In his Q2 Commodities analysis, The Builder's Daily contributor Ken Pinto says now’s the moment for builders to tackle supply chain inefficiencies — before market momentum swings back.| The Builder's Daily
The new state law -- somewhat trimmed in its ambitions -- would reduce lot-size minimums to 3,000 square feet in cities with a population of at least 150,000 and counties with a population of at least 300,000.| 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
The Builder's Daily's RIchard Lawson reports on a first-of-its-kind Georgia ruling against minimum home size requirements. The ruling could spark a domino-effect model to ignite zoning reform nationwide.| 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
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
In Q2 2025, SDHC shielded itself from the drag of housing’s slowdown with two bold market expansions—and proof that its practiced operating model is built to withstand volatility.| The Builder's Daily
Knightdale’s approval of a Horton's cottage court plan shows how local vision and builder flexibility can align—just ahead of sweeping reforms.| 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
A swimming pool bill became a sweeping housing reform, under state government authority. The “Save the American Dream Act” shifts zoning authority away from localities that seek Home Rule.| 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
