“We don't have any greater capability today than we ever had of predicting [market] peaks and valleys. ... [But] we do have much better information and the ability to change our direction if we need to.”
–Robert Toll, chairman and CEO, Toll Brothers
Leadership
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John McManus is an award-winning editorial director for the Residential Construction Group at Hanley Wood in Washington, D.C. In addition to the BUILDER digital, print, and in-person editorial and programming portfolio, the group includes strategic content direction for AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE, APARTMENT FINANCE TODAY, CUSTOM HOME, EcoHome, MULTIFAMILY EXECUTIVE, and residential architect.
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