John McManus

John McManus

President and Founder

John McManus, founder and president of The Builder’s Daily, is an award-winning editorial, programming, and digital content strategist. TBD's purpose is a community capable of constant improvement.

Stanley Martin Grows Southeast Footprint With Windsor Homes

Capital

Stanley Martin Grows Southeast Footprint With Windsor Homes

The North Carolina builder brings 2,100 lots and 270 homes into Stanley Martin’s fold, extending its reach across the Triad and coastal markets. For Daiwa House, the deal is another step in building regional “mini Daiwa Houses” as durable U.S. platforms.

A Fed Rate Cut Will Not Reset Homebuilders’ Margin Math

Leadership

A Fed Rate Cut Will Not Reset Homebuilders’ Margin Math

Tomorrow’s Fed move may nudge mortgage rates lower. But structural land, fee, labor, and insurance costs suggest high-teen margins are here to stay.

Clear Thinking, Hard Truths: Focus On Excellence Fireside Chat Revealed

Leadership

Clear Thinking, Hard Truths: Focus On Excellence Fireside Chat Revealed

David Sinkey, Jeff Handlin, and Scott Cox bring blunt insight on private builder challenges, capital traps, and cultural accountability. Clarity isn't a buzzword, but a future-proof game plan.

Land Risk Is Rising. So Is Homebuilder Blindness To It.

Land

Land Risk Is Rising. So Is Homebuilder Blindness To It.

As homebuilders face volatile demand, rising input costs, and tighter capital controls, the risks of land missteps grow. Acres.com CEO Carter Malloy makes the case for a new class of competitive land intel—built to give builders visibility into what’s really happening before it’s too late.

Trust Premium: Insurance Becomes A Sales Accelerator

Leadership

Trust Premium: Insurance Becomes A Sales Accelerator

In today’s affordability squeeze, insurance confidence isn’t optional. Builders who deliver transparency and predictability earn buyer trust—and faster closings.

Together with

Westwood Insurance Agency

Stanley Martin Grows Southeast Footprint With Windsor Homes

Capital

Stanley Martin Grows Southeast Footprint With Windsor Homes

The North Carolina builder brings 2,100 lots and 270 homes into Stanley Martin’s fold, extending its reach across the Triad and coastal markets. For Daiwa House, the deal is another step in building regional “mini Daiwa Houses” as durable U.S. platforms.

A Fed Rate Cut Will Not Reset Homebuilders’ Margin Math

Leadership

A Fed Rate Cut Will Not Reset Homebuilders’ Margin Math

Tomorrow’s Fed move may nudge mortgage rates lower. But structural land, fee, labor, and insurance costs suggest high-teen margins are here to stay.

Clear Thinking, Hard Truths: Focus On Excellence Fireside Chat Revealed

Leadership

Clear Thinking, Hard Truths: Focus On Excellence Fireside Chat Revealed

David Sinkey, Jeff Handlin, and Scott Cox bring blunt insight on private builder challenges, capital traps, and cultural accountability. Clarity isn't a buzzword, but a future-proof game plan.

Land Risk Is Rising. So Is Homebuilder Blindness To It.

Land

Land Risk Is Rising. So Is Homebuilder Blindness To It.

As homebuilders face volatile demand, rising input costs, and tighter capital controls, the risks of land missteps grow. Acres.com CEO Carter Malloy makes the case for a new class of competitive land intel—built to give builders visibility into what’s really happening before it’s too late.

Trust Premium: Insurance Becomes A Sales Accelerator

Leadership

Trust Premium: Insurance Becomes A Sales Accelerator

In today’s affordability squeeze, insurance confidence isn’t optional. Builders who deliver transparency and predictability earn buyer trust—and faster closings.

Together with

Westwood Insurance Agency