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Capital
Capital, Time, and Trade-Offs: New Realities of Builder Growth
Private builders can still scale, but not on yesterday’s formulas. Scott Cox details the pitfalls of institutional capital, the “too many hands in the cookie jar” problem, and how land partnerships, fee-building, and market positioning offer viable paths forward.
Leadership
Four Futures of Homebuilding: Which One Are You Ready For?
The future of U.S. homebuilding won’t unfold in a straight line. At Focus On Excellence, leaders will work through four bold scenarios that sharpen decisions for 2026—and reshape the industry by 2030.
Leadership
When the Ground Shifts, Home Builders That Keep Moving Win
Six months of sliding permits, thinning margins, and tighter financing are testing private builders like never before. In Denver this October, we’ll tackle the operational, strategic, and capital moves that can keep you moving — and ahead.
Land
A Private Builder's Dilemma: Gross Margin Or Sales Velocity?
Ignoring market signals puts private builders at risk of period cost creep, stalled cash flow, and eroding lender confidence—as rivals capture share, suppliers shift loyalty, and inventory languishes. In a market where stall speed can be fatal, meeting the market early becomes a compelling choice.
Leadership
SDHC: Forged In Adversity, Resilient By Design, Bold By Nature
In Q2 2025, SDHC shielded itself from the drag of housing’s slowdown with two bold market expansions—and proof that its practiced operating model is built to withstand volatility.
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Location, amenities, land plan, and future-proofed homes ... the first of a multi-episode series from Ipsum Group Principal and Founder Deborah Blake
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Capital 09.08.25
Capital, Time, and Trade-Offs: New Realities of Builder Growth
Private builders can still scale, but not on yesterday’s formulas. Scott Cox details the pitfalls of institutional capital, the “too many hands in the cookie jar” problem, and how land partnerships, fee-building, and market positioning offer viable paths forward.
Leadership 08.29.25
Four Futures of Homebuilding: Which One Are You Ready For?
The future of U.S. homebuilding won’t unfold in a straight line. At Focus On Excellence, leaders will work through four bold scenarios that sharpen decisions for 2026—and reshape the industry by 2030.
Leadership 08.15.25
When the Ground Shifts, Home Builders That Keep Moving Win
Six months of sliding permits, thinning margins, and tighter financing are testing private builders like never before. In Denver this October, we’ll tackle the operational, strategic, and capital moves that can keep you moving — and ahead.
Land 08.14.25
A Private Builder's Dilemma: Gross Margin Or Sales Velocity?
Ignoring market signals puts private builders at risk of period cost creep, stalled cash flow, and eroding lender confidence—as rivals capture share, suppliers shift loyalty, and inventory languishes. In a market where stall speed can be fatal, meeting the market early becomes a compelling choice.
Leadership 08.07.25
SDHC: Forged In Adversity, Resilient By Design, Bold By Nature
In Q2 2025, SDHC shielded itself from the drag of housing’s slowdown with two bold market expansions—and proof that its practiced operating model is built to withstand volatility.
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