A working definition of innovation
Last fall’s M&A feeding frenzy made more than a few independents nervous. First there was the merger of Builders FirstSource
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The home stretch
The rest of the planet may be upside down, but life in the housing industry could hardly be better. After
Sweating equity
Yep, it’s that time of year again. Everyone is working overtime to shoehorn 2020 into neat lists that make sense
Light at the end of the tunnel
November jobs reports for both the U.S. and Canada came out Friday, and proved that it is possible to be
A 50-50 proposition
The 2020 U.S. elections are finally over—or almost, anyway. In keeping with long-standing American tradition, everyone came away with something
Builders shift gears
Too early to say whether this is a trend or a blip, but U.S. housing starts took an interesting turn
Slowing job growth and a nervous recovery
August employment reports are in and at first glance, we seem to be doing well. Except that most economists disagree.
Katerra moves back to Mom & Dad’s basement
Remember three years ago when Katerra was going to put every one of you out of business? Last week the
Baked Alaska
The 2020 elections were notable in a lot of ways, but so far no one seems to be paying much
New year’s resolutions for managers
Many of us started 2020 with resolutions/goals both for ourselves and our businesses, but then our year was turned upside
The U.S. economy is poised to take off
It may not seem like it right now, but apparently the U.S. economy is primed for a serious boom once
Does “white-hot” mean overheated?
“Housing Market White Hot After Labor Day,” reports Redfin. Sure looks like it. Here’s data for the four weeks ending
Bloomberg to home buyers: You’re morons
Hate to say it, but Bloomberg has a point. Right now it’s party time if you’re a seller or a
Everyone is entitled to my opinions
There’s been more than enough stress to go around this year, but don’t let down yet. The election is right