Author’s Note: I worked for KB Home during two periods of my career and remain grateful for the experience. This analysis is based solely on publicly reported information and reflects my independent views on the company’s land strategy and industry positioning. Regardless of whether Dream Finders Homes succeeds in its pursuit of Beazer Homes, the case […]

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HousingWire veri shows housing markets adapting to higher rates as sellers adjust pricing and transaction activity holds up.

Eastwood Homes’ acquisition of Atlanta-based Peachtree Building Group – announced today – maps out on its surface as a straightforward expansion move. Eastwood Homes, our HousingWire Homebuilder Ranking’s No. 11-ranked private homebuilder, is a fast-growing Charlotte-based builder that, with this deal, deepens its Southeastern footprint by adding local scale, operating capability, and market presence in […]