John Burns Research and Consulting
Nearly Three-Quarters of BTR Renters Plan Multiyear Stays as Mature Households Choose to Rent
Nearly 8,000 build-to-rent residents surveyed by John Burns Research and Consulting point to longer stays, with mature renters choosing to rent and younger...
Luxury Holds, the Middle Shrinks: John Burns on a Drawn-Out Building Products Recovery
John Burns Research and Consulting principal Nishu Sood told building products executives to plan for a slow, uneven recovery through 2027, spotlighting a...
John Burns Says Land Markets Enter “Selective Growth” Phase as Builders Push 73% of Lots Off Balance Sheet
Ken Perlman's 2026 land playbook lays out a market split between A-and-B winners and C-and-D laggards, with land banking, attainable product and master-planned...
Five Point Posts Q1 Loss, Launches $40MM Buyback as California Land Sales Slide to Back Half
The Irvine developer is holding fire on major land deals until the third and fourth quarters, betting that patience preserves pricing power in...
Lower Immigration, Cautious Consumers and Shifting Migration Patterns Reshape US Housing Outlook for 2026
John Burns Research and Consulting finds that capturing housing demand now requires surgical precision as demographic tailwinds weaken and buyer sentiment sours to...
Sekisui House U.S. CEO Maps National Expansion for Japan’s SHAWOOD Brand, Backed by 50-Year Business Plan
David Viger, the former Richmond American executive now leading Sekisui House's combined U.S. operations, says the company's earthquake-resistant, precision-engineered homes are headed to...
Simpler Exteriors, Smarter Kitchens: What Home Buyers Want From Builders in 2026
John Burns Research and Consulting's Jenni Nichols explains how shifting consumer preferences toward modern design can help builders navigate affordability pressures without sacrificing...
Commercial Real Estate Investors Turn Cautiously Optimistic as Capital Access Improves
The Fear and Greed Index hits 58 out of 100, signaling a slightly expanding market as investors report easier access to capital for...
Multifamily and Housing Markets Faces “Moderate” 2026 After Turbulent Year, John Burns Warns
Industry veteran predicts muted growth ahead as affordability crisis deepens and fundamental market dynamics shift The U.S. housing market will limp through 2026...
High-Income Job Losses Dampen West Coast Housing Markets
Tech-driven metros face unprecedented employment headwinds as professional services shed workers The West Coast's vaunted job engine is sputtering. From Seattle to San...
Single-Family Rental Market Poised for Growth Despite Current Headwinds, Industry Leaders Say
The single-family rental (SFR) and build-to-rent (BTR) markets are navigating a complex landscape of challenges and opportunities, with industry experts expressing cautious optimism...
Homebuilders Face Highest Unsold Inventory Since 2009
New data reveals that homebuilders' unsold completed inventory has reached its highest level since the aftermath of the Great Financial Crisis, signaling potential...
