Home Builder Acquisitions Increase: Housing Industry Sees More Consolidation

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The U.S. home building industry is entering a new phase as merger and acquisition activity begins to accelerate. More builders are becoming acquisition targets as companies respond to higher construction costs, changing buyer demand, and a challenging housing environment.” New industry data shows that the number of builders approached about potential acquisitions has doubled in less than a year. Builders reporting acquisition interest increased from 9% to 18%, showing that consolidation is becoming a larger part of the housing market.” There are several reasons behind this trend. First, higher