Pulte banks on build-to-order pivot as margins find a floor

The market-driven forces for greater homebuilder margins, sales pace and efficiency in 2026 take a variety of shapes, sizes, risks and opportunistic tactics. For PulteGroup, a key margin-enhancing strategy is leveraging improved build-cycles and a balanced sales pace to swell its mix of build-to-ord

House passes bill to ease banking regulations

The U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday passed legislation that would make a series of changes to federal banking regulations, including easing certain capital, supervisory and merger requirements for community banks and other smaller financial institutions. The bill is sponsored by House Commi

Should You Choose Replacement or New Construction Windows?

If you’re in the process of fixing up your home, you may be wondering if it’s worth using replacement or new construction windows. As is true with much in life, the answer depends. Whether you’re replacing windows before selling or doing a larger home renovation, it’s best to weigh the pros and cons

The Consumer Should Be the Point, Not the Talking Point

The strangest part of the fight over private real estate listings is not that powerful companies are fighting for control of valuable inventory. That is business. It’s that what is too rarely said plainly is that consumer benefits and corporate benefits can coexist, and sometimes conflict. Compass c