We have our regular contributor CK who often writes good insight into the industry he has an expertise on. The last contribution he has is back almost a year ago during Aug in 2017 which you can find the link below: http://foreverfinancialfreedom.blogspot.com/2017/08/guest-post-cost-of-flour-more-than-cost.html This is a continuation to the update this year in Jun of 2018. The business model for a real estate developer is that of building and selling of properties. Hence, the key performance metrics of a developer is the ability to procure all raw materials (land, construction cost etc.) and sell to the end consumer at a reasonable margin (or otherwise known as the developer margin). Developer has to either possess the ability to procure raw materials at a cheaper price or have the ability to price their development at a higher price. Sounds simple? The typical business cycle of a developer: Purchase of ......