Leadership
Homebuilders Face The Long “Muddle-Through” Economy
Moody’s Analytics Deputy Chief Economist Cristian deRitis kicked off Focus On Excellence in Denver with a clear-eyed view of a cooling—but not collapsing—economy. His message for homebuilding leaders: plan for a grind, not a rebound, as 2026–2030 take shape.
Leadership
D.R. Horton’s Greenville Play Signals Private Builder Squeeze
The nation’s largest builder isn’t slowing tuck-in acquisitions. SK Builders’ exit reveals why privates face thinner "lower-for-longer" margins — or, perhaps, the exit door.
Leadership
Insurance Costs Now Define Housing’s Affordability Equation
Insurance premiums have soared nearly 70% in five years, now consuming almost one in ten housing dollars. Homebuilders who plan for insurability early protect both margins and buyer trust.
Together with
Westwood Insurance Agency
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Homebuilding’s Hardest Test: Change As Core Competency
Residential development leaders are being forced to lead across timelines. Resilience means solving today’s air pockets with tomorrow’s customers in mind.
Together with
Cecilian Partners
Leadership
When Unknowns Define The Future of Homebuilding Strategy
Uncertainty is the only constant: from Fed moves and mortgage lock-in to tariffs, labor shortages, and policy risks. Moody’s economist Cristian deRitis and the Focus On Excellence summit in Denver will arm builders with frameworks to plan, act, and lead through turbulence.
Leadership
Capital, Land, and People Collide In Still Unsolved Hard Problems
Homebuilders face a grind where money is scarce, land sticky, and people harder than ever to engage. The Focus On Excellence summit tackles them head-on.