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Why Marketing Matters More During An Early-Stage Downturn

Marketing & Sales

Why Marketing Matters More During An Early-Stage Downturn

The temptation to look at marketing — and customer research — costs as an expense-savings opportunity as unit volume and revenues decline is growing. Here's a case for looking for something else to cut.

Believe Millennial Home Demand Is Unwaverable At Your Own Peril

Marketing & Sales

Believe Millennial Home Demand Is Unwaverable At Your Own Peril

Homebuilders can no longer count on macro economics, pandemic panic, and Fed policy to pull Millennial households into their force-field. Classic competitive marketing, selling, and customer focus are going to have to do that job now. Who's up to the challenge?

Fret Less, Focus More On Buyers Market Volatility Won't Deter

Leadership

Fret Less, Focus More On Buyers Market Volatility Won't Deter

Cost shocks have upended both consumer households and business operations. The level-set ahead will no doubt trace to a timeless well-spring: Value.

Watch The Gap Risk Between Forecast And Actual Demand

Marketing & Sales

Watch The Gap Risk Between Forecast And Actual Demand

Headroom — for both price increases, as well interest rates and household inflation shocks — still buffers homebuilders from consequential hits to demand. However, here's where leaders can focus if they have less headroom than they'd like to think.

When Prices Peak And Stall, How To Keep Customers Happy

Marketing & Sales

When Prices Peak And Stall, How To Keep Customers Happy

During delayed construction cycles, constrained volumes, and constant price increases, now's the time to sew the seeds for stronger post-purchase, ownership relationships with new homebuyers.

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Why Marketing Matters More During An Early-Stage Downturn

Marketing & Sales

Why Marketing Matters More During An Early-Stage Downturn

The temptation to look at marketing — and customer research — costs as an expense-savings opportunity as unit volume and revenues decline is growing. Here's a case for looking for something else to cut.

Believe Millennial Home Demand Is Unwaverable At Your Own Peril

Marketing & Sales

Believe Millennial Home Demand Is Unwaverable At Your Own Peril

Homebuilders can no longer count on macro economics, pandemic panic, and Fed policy to pull Millennial households into their force-field. Classic competitive marketing, selling, and customer focus are going to have to do that job now. Who's up to the challenge?

Fret Less, Focus More On Buyers Market Volatility Won't Deter

Leadership

Fret Less, Focus More On Buyers Market Volatility Won't Deter

Cost shocks have upended both consumer households and business operations. The level-set ahead will no doubt trace to a timeless well-spring: Value.

Watch The Gap Risk Between Forecast And Actual Demand

Marketing & Sales

Watch The Gap Risk Between Forecast And Actual Demand

Headroom — for both price increases, as well interest rates and household inflation shocks — still buffers homebuilders from consequential hits to demand. However, here's where leaders can focus if they have less headroom than they'd like to think.

When Prices Peak And Stall, How To Keep Customers Happy

Marketing & Sales

When Prices Peak And Stall, How To Keep Customers Happy

During delayed construction cycles, constrained volumes, and constant price increases, now's the time to sew the seeds for stronger post-purchase, ownership relationships with new homebuyers.

customer experience

Why Marketing Matters More During An Early-Stage Downturn

Marketing & Sales 08.10.22

Why Marketing Matters More During An Early-Stage Downturn

The temptation to look at marketing — and customer research — costs as an expense-savings opportunity as unit volume and revenues decline is growing. Here's a case for looking for something else to cut.

Believe Millennial Home Demand Is Unwaverable At Your Own Peril

Marketing & Sales 07.12.22

Believe Millennial Home Demand Is Unwaverable At Your Own Peril

Homebuilders can no longer count on macro economics, pandemic panic, and Fed policy to pull Millennial households into their force-field. Classic competitive marketing, selling, and customer focus are going to have to do that job now. Who's up to the challenge?

Fret Less, Focus More On Buyers Market Volatility Won't Deter

Leadership 05.19.22

Fret Less, Focus More On Buyers Market Volatility Won't Deter

Cost shocks have upended both consumer households and business operations. The level-set ahead will no doubt trace to a timeless well-spring: Value.

Watch The Gap Risk Between Forecast And Actual Demand

Marketing & Sales 03.21.22

Watch The Gap Risk Between Forecast And Actual Demand

Headroom — for both price increases, as well interest rates and household inflation shocks — still buffers homebuilders from consequential hits to demand. However, here's where leaders can focus if they have less headroom than they'd like to think.

When Prices Peak And Stall, How To Keep Customers Happy

Marketing & Sales 03.09.22

When Prices Peak And Stall, How To Keep Customers Happy

During delayed construction cycles, constrained volumes, and constant price increases, now's the time to sew the seeds for stronger post-purchase, ownership relationships with new homebuyers.