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.

Lennar-Rausch Coleman: A Homebuilding Model Rewritten

Leadership

Lennar-Rausch Coleman: A Homebuilding Model Rewritten

The story of Lennar’s acquisition of Rausch Coleman — and the parallel rise of Millrose Properties — marks a turning point. This inside look at the deal reveals why it happened, what it means, and what’s next for the industry.

2025: The Year Homebuilders Prove Who They Really Are, And Can Be

Marketing & Sales

2025: The Year Homebuilders Prove Who They Really Are, And Can Be

2025 isn’t just about adapting to a land-light, asset-light model — it’s about proving whether you can sustain growth if buyers pause. With insights from NAHB’s latest data, we reveal the real challenge: outpacing rivals and building trust in a high-risk, high-stakes market.

Lennar Completes Millrose Spin-Off As MRP Lights Up The NYSE

Capital

Lennar Completes Millrose Spin-Off As MRP Lights Up The NYSE

Lennar’s spin-off of Millrose is a game-changer— reshaping homebuilding’s economics, investment model, and access to land in ways never seen before. Here's an exclusive first-look at what it means now and what comes next.

Together with

Builder Advisor Group

Empire Building: SouthCraft Expands U.S. Footprint, Scale

Land

Empire Building: SouthCraft Expands U.S. Footprint, Scale

This deal is about more than growth — it’s about scale, land access, and strategic succession. Our exclusive analysis explores why Empire and other international builders are doubling down on U.S. acquisitions.

Together with

Builder Advisor Group

Inside the Deal: Defy Investments’ Acquisition of Davis Homes

Capital

Inside the Deal: Defy Investments’ Acquisition of Davis Homes

Exclusive: Defy Investments President David McDonald on a private equity move that signals an innovation-forward future for homebuilding and real estate development.

Lennar-Rausch Coleman: A Homebuilding Model Rewritten

Leadership

Lennar-Rausch Coleman: A Homebuilding Model Rewritten

The story of Lennar’s acquisition of Rausch Coleman — and the parallel rise of Millrose Properties — marks a turning point. This inside look at the deal reveals why it happened, what it means, and what’s next for the industry.

2025: The Year Homebuilders Prove Who They Really Are, And Can Be

Marketing & Sales

2025: The Year Homebuilders Prove Who They Really Are, And Can Be

2025 isn’t just about adapting to a land-light, asset-light model — it’s about proving whether you can sustain growth if buyers pause. With insights from NAHB’s latest data, we reveal the real challenge: outpacing rivals and building trust in a high-risk, high-stakes market.

Lennar Completes Millrose Spin-Off As MRP Lights Up The NYSE

Capital

Lennar Completes Millrose Spin-Off As MRP Lights Up The NYSE

Lennar’s spin-off of Millrose is a game-changer— reshaping homebuilding’s economics, investment model, and access to land in ways never seen before. Here's an exclusive first-look at what it means now and what comes next.

Together with

Builder Advisor Group

Empire Building: SouthCraft Expands U.S. Footprint, Scale

Land

Empire Building: SouthCraft Expands U.S. Footprint, Scale

This deal is about more than growth — it’s about scale, land access, and strategic succession. Our exclusive analysis explores why Empire and other international builders are doubling down on U.S. acquisitions.

Together with

Builder Advisor Group

Inside the Deal: Defy Investments’ Acquisition of Davis Homes

Capital

Inside the Deal: Defy Investments’ Acquisition of Davis Homes

Exclusive: Defy Investments President David McDonald on a private equity move that signals an innovation-forward future for homebuilding and real estate development.