The Light

The Light: Data-Driven New Home Design

by Mikaela Arroyo March 10, 2022

Insights from 12,000 consumers and over 300 architectural designers surveyed by the New Home Trends Institute inspired KTGY to incorporate four new design features in the Smart/Connected home at ProBuilder’s 2022 virtual Show Village.

The Light: It Is a Great Time to Be a Flipper

by Jody Kahn & Alex Thomas March 4, 2022

We are proud to introduce the Burns Fix and Flip Market Index (FFMI), in collaboration with our partners at Flatiron Realty Capital and Sundae. The FFMI is a diffusion-based index driven by our proprietary Fix and Flip survey of 400+ …

The Light: Building Cost Strategies and Affordability Solutions

by Matt Saunders & Matt Klinger & Kaylin Czajkowski & Kristin Matthews February 25, 2022

Both home prices and home construction costs have skyrocketed the last few years. Here are 5 solutions to address building cost and affordability. 

The Light: Consumer Trends to Watch in 2022

by Maegan Sherlock & Anja Seng & Jeff Brazel & Jeff Kottmeier & James Penner & Allie Martin February 18, 2022

Our team compiled 22 opportunities for 2022, which we will share over the next few weeks. They cover a wide range of topics, from affordability solutions to migration patterns. Here are 6 opportunities to win over consumers this year.

The Light: Real Estate Agents Forecast 7% Higher Prices and 6% Sales Growth in 2022

by Jody Kahn & Nicole Luszczak February 11, 2022

In the COVID era, uncertainty often feels like the dominant theme. Industry leaders, government officials, and especially our clients want to know what 2022 holds for housing.

Lighting and Storage: Underrated Housing Design Opportunities

by Deana Vidal February 4, 2022

Lighting and storage showed up unexpectedly in 5 of our 11 recent consumer home design surveys.

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).

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.

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.

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.