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.

Homebuilders Temper Upbeat Stance With A Dose Of Caution

Technology

Homebuilders Temper Upbeat Stance With A Dose Of Caution

Although market sentiment and performance – as an old friend used to say – are "better than when they were worse," few operators take a whole lot of comfort in believing that destructive turbulence is mostly over and done with.

Together with

Constellation HomeBuilder Systems

A Housing Finance Investment Model Sparks Hope For Black Wealth

Capital

A Housing Finance Investment Model Sparks Hope For Black Wealth

A new episode of Ivory Innovations' House Party podcast features Aisha T. Weeks, Managing Director at The Dearfield Fund for Black Wealth, and Catherine Toner, Managing Director for Impact Investing at Gary Community Ventures.

Smith Douglas' $162 Million IPO Signals A Homebuilding Tipping Point

Capital

Smith Douglas' $162 Million IPO Signals A Homebuilding Tipping Point

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.

Lending More Than $700 Million In '23, Avila Real Estate Capital Reaches A&D Zenith

Capital

Lending More Than $700 Million In '23, Avila Real Estate Capital Reaches A&D Zenith

"The Avila team has always been a tremendous resource. He knows the builders, the capital partners – he knows everybody in our industry." -- Gary Tesch, Regional President, Coventry Homes, a Dream Finders Homes firm.

Together with

Builder Advisor Group

As Gen-A.I. And Data Fuse With Homebuyers’ Journey, Trust Matters Most

Leadership

As Gen-A.I. And Data Fuse With Homebuyers’ Journey, Trust Matters Most

A double-edged sword of accelerated technological and data applications growth in our high-speed economy adds angst to what is already an emotional – if not nerve-racking – process for home seekers in their lifetime’s most expensive and meaningful purchase.

Together with

Westwood Insurance Agency

Homebuilders Temper Upbeat Stance With A Dose Of Caution

Technology

Homebuilders Temper Upbeat Stance With A Dose Of Caution

Although market sentiment and performance – as an old friend used to say – are "better than when they were worse," few operators take a whole lot of comfort in believing that destructive turbulence is mostly over and done with.

Together with

Constellation HomeBuilder Systems

A Housing Finance Investment Model Sparks Hope For Black Wealth

Capital

A Housing Finance Investment Model Sparks Hope For Black Wealth

A new episode of Ivory Innovations' House Party podcast features Aisha T. Weeks, Managing Director at The Dearfield Fund for Black Wealth, and Catherine Toner, Managing Director for Impact Investing at Gary Community Ventures.

Smith Douglas' $162 Million IPO Signals A Homebuilding Tipping Point

Capital

Smith Douglas' $162 Million IPO Signals A Homebuilding Tipping Point

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.

Lending More Than $700 Million In '23, Avila Real Estate Capital Reaches A&D Zenith

Capital

Lending More Than $700 Million In '23, Avila Real Estate Capital Reaches A&D Zenith

"The Avila team has always been a tremendous resource. He knows the builders, the capital partners – he knows everybody in our industry." -- Gary Tesch, Regional President, Coventry Homes, a Dream Finders Homes firm.

Together with

Builder Advisor Group

As Gen-A.I. And Data Fuse With Homebuyers’ Journey, Trust Matters Most

Leadership

As Gen-A.I. And Data Fuse With Homebuyers’ Journey, Trust Matters Most

A double-edged sword of accelerated technological and data applications growth in our high-speed economy adds angst to what is already an emotional – if not nerve-racking – process for home seekers in their lifetime’s most expensive and meaningful purchase.

Together with

Westwood Insurance Agency