The PrimeTime Advisor Newsletter

volume 3:
february 2011


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in this issue:
PTC Advisory
National Economic Forecast
You Can't Lead Without the Numbers
New Homes Sales Isn't for Cowards
Developers Lead the Way
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Tom Skahen

PrimeTime Communities

Welcome to the latest edition of our newsletter, The PrimeTime Advisor.  We hope you will find its contents informative and the newsletter itself something  you look forward to receiving. We're utilizing the PrimeTime Advisor to update you on the the success of Developer Summit held on February 10, 2011. 


We love to hear your comments and thoughts about our industry.  Email us and let us know what your thinking or, better yet, "Like " us on Facebook and post your comments there.  You'll be the first to receive our latest news and research.
 

                                                        Sincerely,

                                                        Tom Skahen and Janice Dumont
 
Developer Summit a Success:
February 10, 2011
PrimeTime Communities and Wells Fargo joined together to hold a Developer Summit consisting of a full day of speakers discussing our challenging real estate market on a national, state, and local level.  The day included a specific focus on developer and builder leadership.  The following are some of the key highlights of the event held at the Newton Marriott. A special thanks to our gold sponsor - Wells Fargo, silver sponsor - Harvey Building Products, speakers, and program coordinator.
National Economic Forecast:  
Michael Brown, Economist, Wells Fargo

Michael provided the economic outlook for 2011 and beyond.

 

View Michael's presentation

 

Contact Information:   

Michael Brown:  Michael.Brown4@WellsFargo.com 

You Can't Lead Without the Numbers
Tom Skahen, Partner, PrimeTime Communities, LLC

Tom provided an overview on urban and suburban new homes sales rates and trends.

 

View Tom's presentation 

 

View The Sales Rate Debate Movie: Mr. Developer and Mr. Marketer 

 

Contact Information:

Tom Skahen:  Tom@PrimeTimeCommunities.com 

New Homes Sales Isn't for Cowards

Janice Dumont, Partner, PrimeTime Communities, LLC

Bill Webb, William N. Webb & Compnay, Inc. CEO

Janice and Bill showed us "How to Make Big Money Selling Small," utilizing key approaches to marketing and selling new homes.

 

View Janice and Bill's presentation  

 

Contact Information:

Janice Dumont:  Janice@PrimeTimeCommunities.com 

Bill Webb:  WNWebb@aol.com 

The Developer Panel: 
Developers Lead the Way

Steven Zieff, Baystone Development

Gerry-Lynn Darcy, Lennar Corporation 

Jeff Rhuda, Developer, Symes Development

Biria St. John, Broker, Cushman & Wakefield

Mark Leff, Lender, Salem Five

Chris Kulp, Wells Fargo

This was the highlight of the day in terms of key leaders in our industry discussing where we are at and where we are going.  The panel was lead by Steven Zieff who covered an array of topics including leadership, the value curve, sales conversion, developer dispositions and acquisitions, the real estate market, and construction financing.   

 

 View the Developers' Slides   

 

Contact Information:

Steven Zieff:  SZieff@BaystoneDevelopment.com 

Gerry-Lynn Darcy:  G.Darcy@Lennar.com 

Jeff Rhuda:  JRhuda@SymesAssociates.com 

Biria St. John:  Biria.StJohn@CushWake.com 

Mark Leff:  Mark.Leff@SalemFive.com 

Chris Kulp: Chris.Kulp@WellsFargo.com 

PrimeTime Land
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As a real estate advisory, marketing, and sales company we are always coming across permitted residential land opportunities. We are aware of current opportunities in the following towns:
  • Acton, MA
  • Hooksett, NH
  • Lancaster, MA
  • Hopkinton, MA
Please call Tom Skahen at 978-952-6495 if you would like additional contact information, would like us to list your land, or are interested in debt and equity sources.