# Why yellow pad math still beats the spreadsheet in builder deals

- Source: HousingWire
- Published: 2026-11-03T11:00:00+00:00
- Category: Local
- Original: https://www.housingwire.com/articles/why-yellow-pad-math-still-beats-the-spreadsheet-in-builder-deals/
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/why-yellow-pad-math-still-beats-the-spreadsheet-in-builder-deals-0f1225/

Simple relationship checks can surface anomalies and opportunities before a model obscures what a deal depends on

_Ground Level News shows a short summary only; the full article and all rights belong to HousingWire._