Big Builder, Little Builder…Who’s Got The Edge?

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By John McManus

The squeeze on smaller builders these days comes in many forms, from all directions. They may have two advantages in a business environment that tilts in favor of bigger, more financially powerful, higher volume home builders: more loyal associates and a better relationship with their customers. If that’s the case, small subdivision and custom builders are going to need to make that competitive edge mean more and more in the days ahead.

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Michael Anderson
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Over the course of his 30-year career, Michael Anderson has worked in the residential development industry in the Pacific Northwest, Northern California and Southern California. He has acquired residential land in excess of $300M for both land development and homebuilding entities and has overseen the construction of approximately 2500 homes. Currently, in semi-retirement, and based out of Newport Beach, CA, Michael continues to invest in and stay abreast of the land markets.

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