February 2009

High-Density Market Plan Failures

Land developers share well-intended marketing plans for high density development that fell short of expectations

Viewpoint	An army of consultants awaits your call Eager advisers are banding together to help you cash in on the recovery, Bill observes in his blog, Ear to the Ground
Moves	News & Moves: February 24, 2009 Updates on industry news and nationwide markets
Process	Get Serious About Storm Water Here’s a look at how you can implement best management practices on a construction site
Viewpoint	Conference Board Says Economy Could Lose Another 2 Million Jobs This Year But it's important to note statistics' lag time, Bill notes in his blog, Ear to the Ground
Market	Caution: Use the Case-Shiller Home Price Index with care Why home builders should understand the Case-Shiller index before they use it to make decisions
	CEOs of Entry-Level Home Building Company Hope Stimulus Plan Predictions are Right Steve Bartholomew and David LeBoeuf of Main Street Homes will test whatever stimulus package Congress passes this winter to thaw frozen housing markets
Moves	News & Moves: February 1, 2009 A look at LGI Homes' success, along with industry updates