While the 2018 predictions and forecasts for the Phoenix real estate market suggest that prices are slowing, there is still
a high level of competition among buyers.
So while there is a pretty
high level of competition among buyers in Phoenix, the market there is not as «fast» as places like Seattle and Portland where homes so within days.
The Seattle housing market has generated a slew of headlines over the last couple of years, mainly due to
the high level of competition among home buyers.
There is
a high level of competition among scholars.
Additionally, there's
a high level of competition among buyers right now, due to limited inventory.
While the 2018 predictions and forecasts for the Phoenix real estate market suggest that prices are slowing, there is still
a high level of competition among buyers.
Clearly the two little guys have been instrumental in driving
a higher level of competition among wireless carriers with aggressive promotions, and I fully expect them to maintain that posture.
Not exact matches
Actual results, including with respect to our targets and prospects, could differ materially due to a number
of factors, including the risk that we may not obtain sufficient orders to achieve our targeted revenues; price
competition in key markets; the risk that we or our channel partners are not able to develop and expand customer bases and accurately anticipate demand from end customers, which can result in increased inventory and reduced orders as we experience wide fluctuations in supply and demand; the risk that our commercial Lighting Products results will continue to suffer if new issues arise regarding issues related to product quality for this business; the risk that we may experience production difficulties that preclude us from shipping sufficient quantities to meet customer orders or that result in
higher production costs and lower margins; our ability to lower costs; the risk that our results will suffer if we are unable to balance fluctuations in customer demand and capacity, including bringing on additional capacity on a timely basis to meet customer demand; the risk that longer manufacturing lead times may cause customers to fulfill their orders with a competitor's products instead; the risk that the economic and political uncertainty caused by the proposed tariffs by the United States on Chinese goods, and any corresponding Chinese tariffs in response, may negatively impact demand for our products; product mix; risks associated with the ramp - up
of production
of our new products, and our entry into new business channels different from those in which we have historically operated; the risk that customers do not maintain their favorable perception
of our brand and products, resulting in lower demand for our products; the risk that our products fail to perform or fail to meet customer requirements or expectations, resulting in significant additional costs, including costs associated with warranty returns or the potential recall
of our products; ongoing uncertainty in global economic conditions, infrastructure development or customer demand that could negatively affect product demand, collectability
of receivables and other related matters as consumers and businesses may defer purchases or payments, or default on payments; risks resulting from the concentration
of our business
among few customers, including the risk that customers may reduce or cancel orders or fail to honor purchase commitments; the risk that we are not able to enter into acceptable contractual arrangements with the significant customers
of the acquired Infineon RF Power business or otherwise not fully realize anticipated benefits
of the transaction; the risk that retail customers may alter promotional pricing, increase promotion
of a competitor's products over our products or reduce their inventory
levels, all
of which could negatively affect product demand; the risk that our investments may experience periods
of significant stock price volatility causing us to recognize fair value losses on our investment; the risk posed by managing an increasingly complex supply chain that has the ability to supply a sufficient quantity
of raw materials, subsystems and finished products with the required specifications and quality; the risk we may be required to record a significant charge to earnings if our goodwill or amortizable assets become impaired; risks relating to confidential information theft or misuse, including through cyber-attacks or cyber intrusion; our ability to complete development and commercialization
of products under development, such as our pipeline
of Wolfspeed products, improved LED chips, LED components, and LED lighting products risks related to our multi-year warranty periods for LED lighting products; risks associated with acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures or investments generally; the rapid development
of new technology and competing products that may impair demand or render our products obsolete; the potential lack
of customer acceptance for our products; risks associated with ongoing litigation; and other factors discussed in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including our report on Form 10 - K for the fiscal year ended June 25, 2017, and subsequent reports filed with the SEC.
Even though home prices appear to be rising more slowly across the state, the
level of competition among buyers remains
high.
Among the possible draft choices, Baker Mayfield led the way, with a 75 % chance
of becoming a better player than Keenum, (he put up similar stats to Keenum in college, but played against
higher level competition).
Without deliberate facilitation and
high -
level coordination by school leaders, struggles can emerge
among students who are experiencing meaningful involvement, and there can be distinct senses
of challenge and
competition between the meaningfully involved and those who do not experience that meaningfulness.
Charter Schools and Student Performance One study
of 29 countries found that the
level of competition among schools was directly tied to
higher test scores in reading and math.
«We allege that executives at the
highest levels of the companies included in today's lawsuit — concerned that e-book sellers had reduced prices — worked together to eliminate
competition among stores selling e-books, ultimately increasing prices for consumers,» Attorney General Eric Holder said during a press conference.
There are a variety
of causes, including manufacturing efficiencies, a steep decline in polysilicone prices from their
high levels a decade ago (a material used by the photovoltaic solar industry) and fierce
competition among manufacturers.
Regional Restaurant Management — Duties & Responsibilities Lead through example with consistent work ethic, attitude, and professionalism, supervising the facilitation
of food sales, overseeing restaurant operations and promoting a
high - quality, memorable customer dining experience Participate in all phases
of strategic store -
level planning with other management professionals, including local staffing, service - related concerns, inventory control, merchandising, sales and revenue projections, and local
competition Employ various strategies to manage and reduce food, beverage and labor expenses Supervise all store opening and closing functions, including the acquisition and sale
of all equipment, state and county inspections, general contractor relations, hiring and terminations, and financial data transmission Perform continuous assessment
of all operational aspects while furnishing oversight and guidance regarding the effective application and execution
of critical internal policies and procedures to standardize restaurant offering across markets Meet and exceed customer satisfaction benchmarks while tracking progress versus established branch and corporate guidelines Identify and utilize talent
among team members with focused training efforts, targeted professional hiring, job fair management and the promotion
of a performance - based work environment that leverages individual talents for group benefit Provide relevant administration and oversight with respect to all HR - related functions, including payroll and compliance tasks Oversee the management
of daily, weekly and monthly food and supply inventories, in addition to alcohol products, while holding responsibility for the development
of weekly P&L statements and internal store audit execution Address local management and staff queries and resolve them in an expedited manner, promoting sustained revenue growth through relationship development and the leveraging
of both talent and resources at all locations Collaborate and communicate effectively with all store personnel as well as with members
of corporate management Execute all marketing and sales strategies while tracking progress versus established internal and external industry benchmarks, focusing on both revenue generation, customer acquisition and brand loyalty development Maintain a strong working knowledge
of product and services as well as related industry considerations, including pricing and regulatory trends, service - related issues and local competitor operations
«We saw a slowdown
of home sales in July, and we're still seeing prices rise and fewer available homes on the market,» says Orlando Regional REALTOR ® Association President John Lazenby, Colony Realty Group, Inc. «
Competition for homes in the entry -
level and mid-price range (under $ 300,000) continues to remain
high, especially
among first - time homebuyers and investors.
The increased
level of competition among lenders became obvious, as government agencies and insurance companies — even with similar or
higher commitments in 2012 as in 2011 — saw their market share diminish.