A strong housing market is one of freight's best friends, and on this episode of The Intermodal Logistics Podcast, we dive into the how, the why and the general state of homebuilding with a longtime expert in the field - Kevin Oakley, Managing Partner at Do You Convert.
Kevin breaks down what's working and what isn't in today's market, where public and private builders are taking different paths when it comes to inventory and flexibility, how much construction activity is actually happening right now, and how COVID's long shadow continues to shape where things stand.
He also unpacks the role mortgage rates are playing in buyer demand, how those rates are determined beyond just Fed decisions, and where they might be headed. We also discuss how tariffs and fuel costs are hitting builders, where intermodal is showing up in the conversation around shipping expenses, and why logistics is becoming a sharper focus for builders trying to control costs and protect their material supply.
Before all that market talk, we talk marketing and AI in the housing space, Kevin's background and what Do You Convert does for homebuilders of various shapes and sizes across the U.S. Learn more at www.doyouconvert.com, where you can also find Kevin's podcasts including Market Proof Marketing. Follow him on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/in/kevinoakley for ongoing insights.
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