Steve Ladurantaye

1 week ago | builderonline.com | Steve Ladurantaye |Leah Draffen

Dream Finders Homes CEO Patrick Zalupski is in “exclusive discussions” to purchase the Tampa Bay Rays baseball team. “The Tampa Bay Rays announced that the team has recently commenced exclusive discussions with a group led by Patrick Zalupski, Bill Cosgrove, Ken Babby and prominent Tampa Bay investors concerning a possible sale of the team,” the team’s ownership group said in a statement.

3 weeks ago | builderonline.com | Steve Ladurantaye

The price gap between a new or existing home is closing, according to the National Association of Home Builders. During the first quarter, the median sales price of a new home was only $14,600 more than an existing home. “There are several reasons why new and existing homes are selling at similar price points,” the […]

1 month ago | builderonline.com | Steve Ladurantaye |Vincent Salandro

Day one of the Builder 100 Conference at the Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel in Dana Point, California, kicked off with NAHB CEO Jim Tobin discussing the most pressing issues in the home building industry. The packed agenda throughout the day provided attendees with insight on shifts in the industry, demographic trends, and the perspective of one of the top executives in the industry.

2 months ago | builderonline.com | Steve Ladurantaye

The building industry’s most anticipated list of the year is due for its unveiling, with a special webinar planned for April 29. The Builder 100 list and the Next 100 list of up-and-comers highlight the industry giants and rising stars that lead the way in innovation, growth, and market share. The highly anticipated list is the industry’s go-to guide for rankings and data about America’s builders.

Mar 24, 2025 | roselawgroupreporter.com | Steve Ladurantaye

Lennar Model Homes, Corporate Photography by Mark Skalny(Disclosure: Rose Law Group represents Lennar.)By Steve LadurantayeLennar delivered more homes than expected in the first quarter, but incentives drove down its average sales price, which was 1% lower than the same quarter last year at $408,000. Why it matters: As America’s second-largest builder, the company’s results are seen as a bellwether for the industry.