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After An Involuntary Pause, Orders Matter Again For LGI
In a market where affordability is collapsing, LGI’s disciplined, spec-first model is proving its worth. A year after seizing ground from private builders, the company’s focus on land control, cost precision, and first-time buyers is paying off.
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D.R. Horton’s Dominance Forces Rivals To Up Their Ground Game
D.R. Horton, a month removed from acquiring Greenville, SC-based SK Builders, is on the lookout for additional acquisition opportunities. The company plans to leverage its sheer scale to negotiate more favorable vendor contracts that private builders may struggle to replicate.
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How High Performing Builders Are Winning The Margin War
Margins are shrinking, and market tailwinds are gone. At Focus on Excellence in Denver, builder presidents shared the hard truths—and proven tactics—behind operational discipline, cycle-time mastery, and the relentless pursuit of efficiency.
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Century Communities Keeps Control, Delivers In A Tough Quarter
Q3 performance spotlights cost control, strategic pricing, and buyer-first execution as Century Communities sets foundation for sustainable growth into 2026.
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Taylor Morrison’s Dual-Track Discipline Is Paying Off
In a stop-and-start housing market, the builder balances affordability-driven pace with margin protection through segmentation, land discipline, and cost control.
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Leadership 11.06.25
After An Involuntary Pause, Orders Matter Again For LGI
In a market where affordability is collapsing, LGI’s disciplined, spec-first model is proving its worth. A year after seizing ground from private builders, the company’s focus on land control, cost precision, and first-time buyers is paying off.
Leadership 11.05.25
D.R. Horton’s Dominance Forces Rivals To Up Their Ground Game
D.R. Horton, a month removed from acquiring Greenville, SC-based SK Builders, is on the lookout for additional acquisition opportunities. The company plans to leverage its sheer scale to negotiate more favorable vendor contracts that private builders may struggle to replicate.
Leadership 11.04.25
How High Performing Builders Are Winning The Margin War
Margins are shrinking, and market tailwinds are gone. At Focus on Excellence in Denver, builder presidents shared the hard truths—and proven tactics—behind operational discipline, cycle-time mastery, and the relentless pursuit of efficiency.
Leadership 10.26.25
Century Communities Keeps Control, Delivers In A Tough Quarter
Q3 performance spotlights cost control, strategic pricing, and buyer-first execution as Century Communities sets foundation for sustainable growth into 2026.
Leadership 10.22.25
Taylor Morrison’s Dual-Track Discipline Is Paying Off
In a stop-and-start housing market, the builder balances affordability-driven pace with margin protection through segmentation, land discipline, and cost control.
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