National Housing Market Intelligence

Here you will find all of our articles with topics that cover the national housing market.

In It for the Long Run: Mark Wolf on Build-for-Rent Communities

by Dean Wehrli & Shelly Chen February 3, 2022

Successful restaurants have great service, the right menu, and a long-term outlook. A good location also doesn’t hurt. Mark Wolf, CEO and founder of AHV Communities, has a similar mindset when executing successful build-for-rent (BFR) communities. BFR communities are purpose-built …

The Light: Now Tracking $50+ Billion of Capital Flooding SFR and BFR Sector

by Danielle Nguyen January 28, 2022

Demand for single-family rental homes remains strong according to our Burns Single-Family Rent Index™ (BSFRI).

22 Opportunities for 2022

by John Burns January 25, 2022

Our team members from across the world share 22 Opportunities for 2022. They are divided into the following groups: Societal, Migration, Technology, Building Cost, Affordability Solutions, and Land Development.

The Light: Low Risk Land Acquisition

by John Burns & Danielle Nguyen January 14, 2022

Home builders have been ramping up their land holdings, and doing so in a way that protects them in the event of a downturn.

Surprising Reason for Continued Supply Shortages

by John Burns Real Estate Consulting January 6, 2022

Some very unique circumstances will likely cause building product companies to significantly underestimate demand this year, leading to even more shortages. The building products companies that prepare for this will take significant market share in 2022.

The Light: Single-Family Rental Industry Ending 2021 on a High Note For Landlords

by Danielle Nguyen December 17, 2021

As we close out 2021, we are looking forward to what 2022 brings to the rental and housing industry.

Steve Benson and (Land) Banking on the Future

by Dean Wehrli & Shelly Chen December 10, 2021

As the old adage goes, you can’t make more land. For home builders, anything that helps facilitate land deals is huge. That’s where Steve Benson and his team come in—they provide land banking services for builders. Steve is the CEO …

The Light: Six Factors to Consider for Offsite Construction

by Mikaela Arroyo December 3, 2021

Three catalysts—code adoption, credibility, and competitive pressure—are driving offsite construction forward. Here are six factors that will help you decide if offsite is right for you.

How iBrokers Will Change How We Buy Homes

by Dean Wehrli & Shelly Chen November 22, 2021

You would not go to a second website to pay for your Amazon order, so why should you have to deal with multiple groups when purchasing a home? That is what inspired Court Cunningham to start Orchard. Orchard is providing …

The Light: Burns Single-Family Rent Index™: New Lease Effective Rents Up 6% YOY in September 2021

by Danielle Nguyen November 19, 2021

Demand for single-family rental homes remains strong according to our Burns Single-Family Rent Index™ (BSFRI).