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BETTER QUESTIONS. BETTER COMMUNITIES.

Every successful community begins with better decisions. Yule Group helps leadership teams understand their markets, customers, competition, and opportunity so they can invest with confidence and build communities positioned for long-term success.

Helping developers, builders and landowners make smarter decisions about markets, customers, products and growth.

STRATEGIC CLARITY REQUIRE MULTIPLE PERSPECTIVES

Strong strategies aren't built on one source of information. They integrate market intelligence, customer insight, competitive analysis, and business objectives.

Market Intelligence

Understand the market.

Demand. Growth. Opportunity.

Customer Intelligence

Understand the customer.

Needs. Motivations. Decision drivers.

Competitive Intelligence

Understand the competition.

Positioning. Differentiation. Market Gaps.

ABOUT

COMMUNITIES ARE BUILT TWICE

First on paper. Then in the field.

The decisions made before a community is built influence everything that follows, from land acquisition and product design to pricing, positioning, and long-term success. 

That's why we help leadership teams answer the questions that matter before they invest.

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About Kristy

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KRISTY YULE, Founder and Lead Strategist

Kristy Yule helps developers, builders, and landowners answer the strategic questions that shape successful communities. With more than 20 years of experience in real estate, market research, and strategic planning, she helps leadership teams better understand their market, customers, and competition so they can make informed decisions with confidence. 

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Her work spans market expansion, customer research, competitive analysis, builder selection, community positioning, and executive strategy. By combining data, primary research, and practical industry experience, Kristy helps clients challenge assumptions, identify opportunities, and prioritize the decisions that create long-term value.

 

Kristy partners with leadership teams when the decisions are complex, the stakes are high, and getting it right matters. Her role is to bring clarity before critical decisions are made.

Where We Help Our Clients

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MARKET STRATEGY

Evaluate markets, identify opportunities, and prioritize investment.

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CUSTOMER STRATEGY

Understand who you're building for and what drives their decisions.

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COMPETITIVE STRATEGY

Benchmark competitors, identify market gaps, and strengthen positioning.

SERVICES

SERVICES WE OFFER

Feasibility Studies  

Reduce risk before you invest.

Before land is purchased or construction begins, we evaluate whether a project aligns with market demand, customer expectations, and competitive conditions.

 

Our studies evaluate:


Market demand & pricing 
Site opportunities & constraints
Competitive landscape
Product recommendations 

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Result: Confidence that your investment aligns with the market.

Market Studies 

Understand the market before making strategic decisions.
 

Whether you're entering a new market, evaluating expansion opportunities, or repositioning an existing community, we combine demographic trends, consumer research, and competitive analysis to identify where opportunity exists.

 

We provide:
Demographic & Economic Insights – Trends in population, income and employment
Competitive Analysis – Inventory pricing, absorption and positioning
Target Buyer/Renter Profiles – Demand drivers and lifestyle preferences
Product & Pricing Strategy – Unit mix and pricing aligned with consumer needs
Supply & Demand Forecasting – Market gaps, pipeline inventory, and absorption trends


We specialize in: New homes, build-to-rent, apartments and senior living communities.

Strategic Planning & Fractional CMO Services 

Turn market insight into action.
When leadership teams face important decisions, we help prioritize opportunities, align strategy, and translate research into executable plans.
Market Positioning

Customer Strategy

Brand Strategy

Website and digital strategy

Performance measurement

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Outcome: A lean, effective marketing strategy built for growth—without the overhead.

Builder Selection & Evaluation

Choose a builder that aligns with your vision.
Selecting a builder is about more than revenue. We help developers evaluate experience, product fit, operational capabilities, and long-term partnership potential.

Our process includes:

Builder Discovery: Identify and vet qualified candidates from our trusted network

RFP Development & Management: Align scope, schedule, and expectations across all bids

Bid Review & Evaluation: Analyze proposals based on value, process, and fit

Interviews and Site Visits: Facilitate direct evaluation of builder approach and workmanship

​Final Selection Support: Ensure alignment between project intent and execution capability

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TRUSTED BY BUILDERS, DEVELOPERS & INDUSTRY LEADERS

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TESTIMONIALS

TESTIMONIALS

AN UNBIASED ANALYSIS OF THE MARKET

“I approached Yule Group Consulting because we needed an unbiased analysis of the market.  The result was exactly what we asked for, even if the results themselves were unexpected. It allowed us to make better decisions. We were impressed by the short time taken to understand our needs and the speed at which it was delivered. I found the experience very positive, would use the group again, and would recommend Yule Group to any company who needs market analysis.”

Erica

VP of Planning & Entitlements for MI Homes

“Real strategy begins with knowing who you serve - and what they value.

Kristy Yule

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