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David Drees: Best Practices for Managing a Private Home Building Operation  

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As a 2022 designee, Drees was spotlighted for excellence in strategic planning and execution, a commitment to our people and fostering a dynamic, resilient culture, as well as strong financials. . The Importance of a Strategic Plan for Home Builders. As part of our current plan, we are focused on five key strategies: .

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The Home Sales Process: To Chunk or Not to Chunk?

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Road Map for a Customer Journey. After describing the key features and benefits and getting initial feedback from the buyers, the sales professional “chunks back” what the client liked or disliked about particulars of the home or floor plan and what needs to be changed or resolved. The Home Sales Process: A Play in Three Acts.

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BUSINESS REPORT: EC Railway, Port Everglades Join Forces on Intermodal

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As a result, traffic congestion on State Road 84 is to be reduced. Largest Cities (2011): Jacksonville, 827,908; Miami, 408,750; Tampa, 346,037; St. The remaining $35 million in costs will be covered by the FEC, with $30 million from an FDOT State Infrastructure Bank loan and $5 million from the FEC capital plan.

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Seaports Safe Harbors for U.S. Industrial Real Estate Sector

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Plans to revitalize the Panama Canal were first announced in 2006, with a scheduled completion date of 2014; this has since been revised to 2015. Houston, Charleston, Savannah and Jacksonville all have double-digit vacancy rates. A temporary reprieve.

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FEATURE STORY: Racing To Be Ready – U.S. Ports Prepare for Post Panamax Era

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started seeking city and state approval for its planned 70-acre intermodal facility in Southwest Baltimore, putting the project on schedule to handle increased cargo from the Port of Baltimore beginning in 2015. The SC Ports Authority’s capital plan also includes a new inland port facility in Greer, SC. Photo: JAXPORT.).

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Are You Ready for Build to Rent?

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They had a proven track record and were further down the road than other build-to-rent companies." Taylor Morrison chose to team up with CTC, he explains, because “they had a proven track record and were further down the road than other build-to-rent companies. Darin Rowe, Taylor Morrison's national Build-to-Rent president.

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Leading the Home Building Industry: Pro Builder's 2021 Forty Under 40

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Accomplishments • At age 25, founded Akel Homes with his father • Played a key role in launching a 55+ master planned community of 500 homes, which sold out in three years • Led the acquisition of 50 acres for $12.5 Accomplishments • Created Drees Homes’ Jacksonville, Fla., Certifications • Florida Building Contractor.