Why 45 homebuilding markets may not beat six high density ones
This analysis separates corporate scale, operating density, and production scale in costs, cycle time, and predictability
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Dream Finders bets empty nesters want amenities, not age limits
Reverie active adult brand targets Gen X buyers seeking amenities and connection, while builders look to protect margins
Toll Brothers luxury moat meets a tougher market test
Cash buyers were 25% of deliveries, and the average loan-to-value was 69% in fiscal Q3
Beyond townhomes: tips from the experts on designing for density
Market-specific design, amenities and products can satisfy density requirements and make projects pencil while appealing to buyers
Modular Building Institute sues Oregon over modular wage rule
The case targets HB 2688 and a July 1, 2026 rule applying Oregon prevailing wages to out-of-state bespoke modules
KB Home’s CEO says scale matters most at the local level
President and CEO Rob McGibney set a goal to be a top-3 builder in each market while keeping Built to Order central to operations
Budget season squeezes private builders on how much risk to carry
NAHB shows development loan effective rates at 12.59%, while single-family starts fell to an 808,000 pace in July
Southern Land hires Highland Homes vet to lead homebuilding
Marchbanks will lead homebuilding operations and help scale master-planned communities in Tennessee, Texas and Colorado
Builder sentiment runs soft as affordability strain subdues orders
Homebuilders continue to rely on incentives to drive sales. Those who buck this trend differentiate on product and community offerings
Appeals court reboots NYC pied-à-terre tax rollout after pause
New York City’s ultra-rich started the week with a reprieve from having to prove residency to avoid a pied-à-terre tax. But as the week ends, the reprieve itself proved fleeting. A state appeals judge yanked back the roadblock on Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s tax plan Thursday afternoon in a Staten Island court. Brought by three homeowners, […]