LMWS, LLC
Notes to Financial Statements
2.Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Cont’d.)
Customer Deposits. Customer deposits represent cash deposits received related to sales contracts with homebuyers and are recorded as liabilities until the homes are closed.
Financing Costs. Financing costs are incurred in connection with obtaining financing from third-party lenders and are presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying value of the associated debt liability. Financing costs are amortized over the estimated useful life of the related debt using a method that approximates the level-yield method. Amortization of deferred financing costs during the construction period is capitalized as property costs to real estate inventory.
Advertising. Advertising costs are expensed as incurred and amounted to $1,303, $1,106 and $1,083 (in thousands) during the years ending December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
Income Taxes. No provision has been made for income taxes in the accompanying financial statements since the Company is not directly subject to income taxes and the results of operations are included in the tax returns of the members. Accounting principles generally accepted in the United States require management to evaluate tax positions taken by the Company and recognize a tax liability (or asset) if the Company has taken an uncertain tax position that more likely than not would not be sustained upon examination by the Internal Revenue Service. Management has analyzed the tax positions taken by the Company and has concluded that as of December 31, 2024, there are no uncertain positions taken or expected to be taken that would require recognition of a liability (or asset) or disclosure in the financial statements. The Company is subject to routine audits by taxing jurisdictions; however, there are currently no audits for any tax periods in progress.
Business Risk. A deterioration in national, regional, and local economic conditions could adversely impact the Company’s operations and may have a material impact on the Company’s business. The Company’s revenues, financial condition, and results of operations could decline due to this deterioration of national, regional and local economies.
Impairment of Long-lived Assets. In accordance with the applicable guidance, long-lived assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. If circumstances require an asset to be tested for possible impairment, the Company first compares the undiscounted cash flows expected to be generated by that asset to its carrying value. If the carrying value of the asset is not recoverable on an undiscounted cash flow basis, an impairment is recognized to the extent that the carrying value exceeds its fair value. Fair value is determined through various valuation techniques including discounted cash flow models, quoted market values, and third party independent appraisals, as considered necessary. At December 31, 2024 and 2023, no impairment losses were recorded.
Concentration of Risks and Uncertainties. All of the Company’s real estate assets are located in Bay County, Florida. Uncertain economic conditions could have an adverse impact on the Company’s operations and asset values. The Company is subject to risks from macroeconomic factors such as inflation, rising interest rates and insurance costs, supply chain disruptions, financial institution disruptions and geopolitical conflicts, among other things, which have created economic headwinds and impacted buyer sentiment.
Subsequent Events. The Company has evaluated subsequent events through January 24, 2025, the date these financial statements were available to be issued.
3.Concentration of Credit Risk
The Company maintains its cash balances at various financial institutions. The balances are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, the Company had a balance in excess of the insured limit.