Steve Ladurantaye

1 week 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.

3 weeks 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.

1 month ago | 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.

1 month ago | builderonline.com | Steve Ladurantaye

Lennar 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. Its use of incentives suggests that consumers remain skittish about prices and are looking for breaks where they can get them.

2 months ago | builderonline.com | Steve Ladurantaye

The doors closed on the International Builders' Show’s 2025 edition with a record 124,000 attendees visiting more than 1,800 exhibitors. The show will move to Orlando next year, then back to Vegas the year after. Here’s what caught our editors’ eyes on the third and final day of the show. When you think of a pet door, you might picture a utilitarian, guillotine-style opening in a door that isn’t particularly stylish, secure or smart.