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Study Group: Homebuilding Experts (Florida)

Council Members in this Study Group: 93

This study group may include experts knowledgeable on residential homebuilding in the state of Florida. Council Members in this group may be familiar with the following property types: single family detached, single family attached, multifamily hi-rise, single family planned communities, golf course communities, and active adult communities.

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Leading Experts in this Study Group

Carl Streck

Principal
Trinity Development Group
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Carl Streck is the Principal of Trinity Development Group in Atlanta, GA. Mr. Streck has experience working in the development business from completing thousands of single and multi-family units in Florida and Georgia. He has worked on numerous land banking deals with all of the top ten public homebuilders...

Tim Sullivan, President, The Sullivan Group Real Estate AdvisorsTim Sullivan

President
The Sullivan Group Real Estate Advisors
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Tim Sullivan is the President of Sullivan Group Real Estate Advisors, a leading real estate consulting firm with two offices in California that is an authority on analyzing markets and real estate developments across the United States. His clients include the largest financial institutions, investment...

David Keller

FormerChief Financial Officer
Technical Olympic USA Inc.
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David J. Keller most recently served as the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer at Technical Olympic, a NYSE national homebuilding company. Prior to this, Mr. Keller served as the Chief Financial Officer at Citifinancial, a subsidiary of Citigroup. Previously, he served as the Chief Financial Officer...

Lawrence Comegys, President, Ashwood Investment Inc.Lawrence Comegys

President
Ashwood Investment Inc.
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Lawrence Comegys is President of Ashwood Investments Inc. in Tampa, FL, a residential land developer. Previously, Mr. Comegys served as Florida Region President for Meritage Homes, Florida Region President for Pulte Homes and President of Jim Walter Homes. He has over 25 years of experience in homebuilding...

David Lereah, President, Reecon AdvisorsDavid Lereah

President
Reecon Advisors
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David Lereah is the President of Reecon Advisors, a real estate advisory firm located in Washington, DC. Reecon Advisors owns and operates Real Estate Economy Watch, a leading information residential real estate site. Dr. Lereah focuses his advisory services on residential, mortgage lending, and the...

Peter Dennehy

Senior Vice President
The Sullivan Group Real Estate Advisors
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Peter Dennehy is Senior Vice President of Sullivan Group Real Estate Advisors and spearheads the firm’s client engagements, whether managing market research efforts, conducting public policy research and analysis, or relating market positioning and strategy recommendations. With over 20 years experience...

Anthony Trella, CEO/President, The Meranth Company, Inc.Anthony Trella

CEO/President
The Meranth Company, Inc.
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Anthony J. Trella is owner and President of The Meranth Company, a development and investment management firm providing services to developers, builders, investment bankers, and lending institutions. He has been President/CEO or Senior Executive of such nationally recognized companies as Markborough...

GLG NewsSM Analyses by this Study Group's Leading Experts (?)

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Case-Shiller Home Price Improvement Temporary

October 27, 2009

David Lereah, President, Reecon Advisors

Home Price Improvements May Be Short-Lived | www.realestateeconomywatch.com

According to a recent Case-Shiller home price report, the pace of annual decline in home values continues to decelerate and there are sustained monthly increases across many of the markets. Historic low mortgage rates and a government tax credit program have provided a favorable backdrop for housing...

Record Deficit Bad News For Economy and Housing

October 22, 2009

David Lereah, President, Reecon Advisors

Record Budget Deficit Cast a Dark Shadow Over Economy and Housing | www.realestateeconomywatch.com

The federal budge deficit is now at an all-time record and is about 10 percent of GDP. The fallout of running excessive budget deficits will likely be higher interest rates and slower and erratic long-term economic growth. Both would provide an unfavorable backdrop for the nation's housing sector.

Homebuyers Expecting Too Much out of the Recovery

October 15, 2009

David Lereah, President, Reecon Advisors

Homebuyers Overly Optimistic about Future Home Values | www.realestateeconomywatch.com

The Case-Shiller home price index has increased sharply during the past several months, suggesting that homebuyers are expecting future home values to rise. A recent homebuyer survey confirms that homebuyers expect home values to significantly rise over the next 10 years and I worry that they arebecoming...

Some Mortgage Companies Could be in Trouble Next Year

October 14, 2009

David Lereah, President, Reecon Advisors

Mortgage Lending Business Expected to Sink Next Year | www.realestateeconomywatch.com

According to the Mortgage Bankers Association's new forecast, mortgage origination volumes could plummet next year. That could be bad news for lenders that rely heavily on the refinancing side of the business.

A Convincing Case for a Homebuyer Tax Credit Extension

October 6, 2009

David Lereah, President, Reecon Advisors

Extend the Homebuyer Tax Credit | www.realestateeconomywatch.com

With the expiration date rapidly approaching, supporters of the tax credit fear that the housing recovery may stumble in the absence of this housing subsidy. Opponents believe that extending the program would be costly, expressing concerns about excessive government spending and a run-away federal...

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Members in this Study Group include these company types:

  • Operative Builder/Developer
  • Brokerage/Agency
  • Consulting Firm
  • General Contractor
  • Construction/Project Management

Members in this Study Group often have these job titles:

  • Chief Executive Officer
  • Director
  • President
  • Consultant
  • Principal

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GLG Webcast: US Housing Market Overview - February 19, 2009 at 3:30 PM EST / 12:30 PM PST

February 19, 2009

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