Increase in Home Sales Revenue and Deliveries
Home sales revenue increased 2% year-over-year on a 27% increase in deliveries. Florida delivered strong 52% delivery growth and 53% revenue growth, while Texas had 126 deliveries and $48 million in home sales revenue.
Positive Demand Trends
Net new orders for the quarter increased 11% year-over-year, with a sales pace of 3.0 homes per community per month. This was attributed to demand elasticity as buyers responded to declines in mortgage rates and higher incentives.
Strategic Shift Towards Presold Homes
67% of first quarter deliveries were sold in the same quarter, with a goal to achieve a 50-50 split between spec and build-to-order homes. This shift aims to increase margin opportunities and reduce cash tied up in inventory.
Operational Efficiencies and Cost Management
Build times have returned to pre-COVID levels, leading to faster backlog conversions. Lot cost inflation remains a challenge, but success in renegotiating lot takedown terms provides some optimism for future land prices.