Big Builder

The top towns for highest percentage of household income above $100,000 are small markets run by builders putting up big price tags. Here, from data journalist Katie Gloede, is an exclusive BIG BUILDER-Metrostudy mash-up of which home builders rule in America's most well-heeled submarkets. More

Home building veteran George Casey looks back to glimpse at what may be around the next corner. Sometimes it's risky to believe that every business dynamic has precedent, and that every phase of home building runs true to a rule-based, albeit irregular, cycle. So, have a look at George's thoughts, and let us know what you think of their validity at explaining what's at work today. More

Punxsutawney Phil declared six more weeks of winter, but BUILDER data journalist Katie Gloede has mined Metrostudy data to reveal nine new-home markets that tend to get a head start on the spring selling season, and which home building power players reign supreme in each one. More

Do home building mergers and acquisitions put value on home building company sellers above and beyond the fair market value of the tangible and intangible assets of the company. This piece from M&A pro Michael P. Kahn and his partner Peter Hazeloop, serves as a rebuttal to BIG BUILDER columnist Jamie Pirrello's assertions on M&A valuation. Kahn and Hazeloop focus what a seller's worth to each unique buyer, each for separate and distinct motivations. Is the issue GAAP accounting terminology? What's your take? More

Attitude and service after the sale is as critical as it is before it. Forrest Performance Group chief Jason Forrest drills down on an essential Spring Selling Season reminder that can help a team ward off cancellations before they occur. More