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PulteGroup (NYSE: PHM), America's third-largest homebuilding company, has appointed Chase Turner as president of its Utah division. Turner, who previously served as Division President at Century Communities, brings over 20 years of experience in homebuilding and land acquisition.

The appointment strengthens PulteGroup's expansion in Utah, which began in 2023. The company has already launched successful communities including Deep Creek at Jordanelle Ridge, Mountain Vista at Sunset Flats, and Salem Foothills. Turner will lead all strategic and operational activities in the Utah market, which is experiencing robust population growth and increasing housing demand.

PulteGroup (NYSE: PHM), America's third-largest homebuilder, has achieved Great Place To Work Certification™ for the seventh time. The certification reflects exceptional employee satisfaction, with 93% of employees rating it as a great workplace, significantly outperforming the 57% U.S. company average.

The company's 75-year legacy emphasizes people-first culture through initiatives like Business Resource Groups and the Built to Honor program, which provides mortgage-free homes to veterans. Under CEO Ryan Marshall's leadership, PulteGroup maintains its commitment to employee development and workplace culture even amid dynamic market conditions.

PulteGroup (NYSE: PHM) has broken ground on Del Webb Lost Pines, its first 55+ active adult community in the Austin area in over 30 years. Located in Bastrop, Texas, just 30 minutes from Austin, the community will feature over 500 residences across 160 acres.

The development's first phase includes 260 residences, with home sales and grand opening planned for Q1 2026. The community will offer three home series with one-story designs, and a state-of-the-art amenity center scheduled to open in late 2026, featuring fitness facilities, social spaces, and outdoor amenities including a resort-style pool and pickleball courts.

The project aims to serve Texas's growing 55+ demographic, recently ranked as the nation's top state for retirees.

PulteGroup (NYSE:PHM) is expanding its Del Webb brand in the Columbus market with two new communities set to open in Spring 2026. The expansion includes Del Webb Maygrass in Plain City, a traditional 55+ community with 711 homes across 353 acres, and Del Webb Explore at Northstar in Sunbury, a new concept open to all ages featuring 570 homes on 256 acres.

Del Webb Maygrass will feature a 16,000 square-foot clubhouse with indoor and outdoor pools, while Del Webb Explore at Northstar includes a 14,500 square-foot clubhouse and integration with the NorthStar Golf Club. Both communities will offer homes ranging from 1,502 to 2,754 square feet, with optional expansions up to 3,590 square feet.

PulteGroup (NYSE:PHM) reported strong Q2 2025 financial results with earnings of $3.03 per share and net income of $608 million. The company delivered 7,639 home closings generating home sale revenues of $4.3 billion, down 4% year-over-year. The company maintained robust profitability with a home sale gross margin of 27.0% and operating margins of 17.9%.

Net new orders totaled 7,083 homes valued at $3.9 billion, while the backlog stood at 10,779 homes worth $6.8 billion. PulteGroup ended the quarter with a strong financial position, including a $1.3 billion cash balance and reduced debt-to-capital ratio of 11.4%. The company continued its shareholder returns by repurchasing $300 million of common shares during Q2.

[ "Strong profitability with 27.0% gross margin and 17.9% operating margin", "Robust cash position of $1.3 billion with low debt-to-capital ratio of 11.4%", "High mortgage capture rate of 85%", "6% increase in average community count", "Return on equity of 23%", "$300 million in share repurchases completed in Q2" ]

Del Webb (NYSE:PHM) has unveiled its new 20,000 square foot Lakeview Manor clubhouse at Carolina Overlook, an active adult community in Clayton, North Carolina. The clubhouse, which opened on June 16th, features indoor and outdoor pools, pickleball courts, fitness facilities, and various community spaces.

The company also launched its new villa collection on June 21st, introducing the Colton and Cranbrook single-story floor plans. The expanding community will include 1,500 homes at buildout, with a recent addition of a 700-unit parcel complementing the original 800-unit development. The Energy Star-certified homes come with comprehensive HOA benefits including cable TV, internet, and lawn care.

PulteGroup (NYSE: PHM) announced that Debra W. Still, Vice Chair of Pulte Financial Services, will retire at the end of 2025 after a remarkable 42-year career with the company. Still served as President of Pulte Mortgage from 2004 and CEO of Pulte Financial Services from 2010 to 2023 before becoming Vice Chair.

Under Still's leadership, Pulte Financial Services expanded to include Pulte Mortgage LLC, PGP Title, and Pulte Insurance Agency, employing over 1,100 people nationwide. She made history as the second woman to chair the Mortgage Bankers Association in 2013 and will continue her board service with Chimera Investment Corporation and Enact Holdings, Inc. post-retirement.

PulteGroup (NYSE: PHM) has announced the promotion of Norman Brown to president of its Southern California division, where he will oversee all homebuilding operations. Brown, who joined PulteGroup through the Del Webb merger in 2001, brings nearly 23 years of experience with the company and extensive knowledge of both Southern California and Arizona markets. The Southern California division generated significant homebuilding revenues of approximately $850 million in 2024. Brown's promotion showcases PulteGroup's commitment to internal talent development, having been a participant in the company's Leadership Academy program designed for high-potential leaders. The appointment demonstrates the company's success in cultivating leaders who understand both corporate culture and local market dynamics.

PulteGroup (NYSE: PHM) has scheduled its second quarter 2025 financial results release and conference call for Tuesday, July 22, 2025. The earnings release will be issued before market opening, followed by a conference call at 8:00 a.m. ET. Investors can access the live audio webcast through PulteGroup's website by visiting the Events & Presentations section under the Investor tab. For direct call participation, the dial-in number is (888) 440-6928 with conference ID 6106699. The call recording will be available within 24 hours, and an archive will be accessible on the company's website.