The Builders at the Forefront
Naturally, when you think of a housing boom, your mind goes straight to the builders. Companies like DR Horton and Lennar are the most visible players, the ones with their names plastered on construction sites across the country. DR Horton, being the largest by volume, is like a giant tanker ship. It takes a while to turn, but once it gets going, its momentum could be formidable. They build for almost everyone, from first time buyers to those looking for a bigger place, which gives them a broad net to catch demand. Lennar, on the other hand, is a bit more integrated. They don’t just build the house, they try to handle the mortgage and title services too, squeezing a bit more profit from every sale. It’s a clever model, assuming the sales keep coming, of course.