Meritage Homes: An Insight Into Its Inventory, Backlog Management 

Meritage Homes reported its second-quarter 2025 financial results, reflecting both strengths and areas of concern. The company secured orders for 3,914 homes, thanks to a strategy focused on move-in ready inventory and the use of financing incentives. Despite a challenging macroeconomic environment marked by rising mortgage rates and consumer hesitancy, Meritage Homes demonstrated agility in managing its operations. This was evident from its highest-ever community count of 312 active stores and improved construction cycle times, reducing from 120 to approximately 110 days.