Builders who put many of their investment eggs into the housing basket might suffer significant (and disproportionately large) losses when, and if, the housing markets turn down
Does the notion popularized by some housing industry analysts and the popular press that large national home builders have advantages destined to render local and regional builders helpless and unable to compete hold true?
Most builders believe they understand the feelings of customers, employees and vendors through sporadic feedback from sales, management or construction personnel