Houston-based McGuyer Homebuilders (MHI) has acquired the assets of Austin-based Wilshire Homes, giving MHI a stronger presence in the Austin and San Antonio markets. The new entity, called MHI Central Texas, has plans to build more than 600 homes annual
A consortium of private investment firms has acquired the U.S. and Canadian operations of U.K. home builder Taylor Wimpey for $955 million in a deal that is expected to close in May. The deal involves the acquisition of Scottsdale, Ariz.-based Taylor Mor
M/I Homes, Inc. announced that it has acquired the assets of TriStone Homes, a privately held home builder based in San Antonio, Texas, for an undisclosed purchase price paid in cash. The acquisition marks M/I Homes' entry into the San Antonio market and
Following a two-month slide, the Pending Home Sales Index rose 2.1 percent to 90.8 based on contracts signed in February, according to the National Association of Realtors. Since bottoming out last June, the index has trended upward, even with periodic m
Millennials are tough to pin down. Here’s why those buying homes now are different from the group that will be entering the market in the next 15 years
Making money as a builder has never been more demanding than it is today. New tools and ideas are required to achieve success. Join Professional Builder's editors Patrick O'Toole and David Barista and columnist Scott Sedam for a fast-paced, one-hour webi
Recognizing the abundance of land deals available, the fact that banks are loosening their grip on distressed properties, and forecasts that show the housing market is finally on the road to recovery, most home builders believe now is a great time to be
All signs are pointing to a boom in the apartment market, according to John Burns Real Estate Consulting. While housing affordability may be high, tighter lending standards, a shortage of consumers with a down payment, and demographics all point to a sur
The Census Department’s data on new construction sales is wildy inaccurate, housing analyst Ivy Zelman told CNBC.com last week. According to Zelman’s data, December estimates showed a 12 percent decline in seasonally adjusted new home sales, which sh
