Since the late 1990s, builders active in the entry-level segment of the market have had 'guardian angels' at their sides to assist otherwise qualified prospects with the toughest challenge in buying their first home -coming up with the down payment.
Atlanta-based Lucas Group, one of the nation's largest executive search firms, reports the construction industry is still on a hiring spree - despite reports that industry hiring has slowed.
The Setup: An executive active in land acquisition and development for a large local production builder finds a choice building site on his own, without help from anyone. But then he thinks to himself, "This parcel is so good, we'd gladly pay a broker to