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.

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.

A 2025 Spring Selling Mortgage Buydown Survival Guide

Marketing & Sales

A 2025 Spring Selling Mortgage Buydown Survival Guide

Homebuyers are hesitant, mortgage rates are stubborn, and buydown costs are rising. Smart homebuilders are turning to data to make every dollar count.

Together with

New Home Star

Alignment: Inside The Drees Homes And Monticello Homes San Antonio Deal

Land

Alignment: Inside The Drees Homes And Monticello Homes San Antonio Deal

Exclusive one-on-one insights from Tim Terrell and Wayne Moravits reveal the strategy, culture, and competitive positioning behind the deal, and what comes next.

Giving Back Is Good Business —Atlantic Builders Proves It

Leadership

Giving Back Is Good Business —Atlantic Builders Proves It

A homebuilder’s legacy isn’t just in the homes they build — it’s in the lives they uplift. Atlantic Builders’ “Give Back Home” program sets a standard for how purpose-driven giving fuels resilience, loyalty, and long-term success.

Trump’s Gambit: Homebuilders Brace For A Tariff Triple-Threat

Policy

Trump’s Gambit: Homebuilders Brace For A Tariff Triple-Threat

New tariffs on Canadian and Chinese imports threaten to derail homebuilders’ hard-won cost and margin gains. The ripple effects could push housing costs higher, squeeze builder profits, and reignite inflationary pressures.

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.

A 2025 Spring Selling Mortgage Buydown Survival Guide

Marketing & Sales

A 2025 Spring Selling Mortgage Buydown Survival Guide

Homebuyers are hesitant, mortgage rates are stubborn, and buydown costs are rising. Smart homebuilders are turning to data to make every dollar count.

Together with

New Home Star

Alignment: Inside The Drees Homes And Monticello Homes San Antonio Deal

Land

Alignment: Inside The Drees Homes And Monticello Homes San Antonio Deal

Exclusive one-on-one insights from Tim Terrell and Wayne Moravits reveal the strategy, culture, and competitive positioning behind the deal, and what comes next.

Giving Back Is Good Business —Atlantic Builders Proves It

Leadership

Giving Back Is Good Business —Atlantic Builders Proves It

A homebuilder’s legacy isn’t just in the homes they build — it’s in the lives they uplift. Atlantic Builders’ “Give Back Home” program sets a standard for how purpose-driven giving fuels resilience, loyalty, and long-term success.

Trump’s Gambit: Homebuilders Brace For A Tariff Triple-Threat

Policy

Trump’s Gambit: Homebuilders Brace For A Tariff Triple-Threat

New tariffs on Canadian and Chinese imports threaten to derail homebuilders’ hard-won cost and margin gains. The ripple effects could push housing costs higher, squeeze builder profits, and reignite inflationary pressures.