This is a 2026 outlook report published by John Burns Research and Consulting addressing land investment strategy and the changing dynamics of land appreciation at the national level.
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Analysis of second-quarter market conditions covering housing affordability challenges, capital market tightness, and legislative developments affecting commercial real estate.
Interview or commentary featuring LGI Homes leadership discussing company strategy, market positioning, and approaches to housing affordability in the current environment.
John Burns Research and Consulting's 2026 Executive Housing Summit gathered 150 housing industry executives (27% private equity, 18% banks/lenders, 10% land developers, and others) in Laguna Beach to discuss market conditions and strategic positioning. The summit's eight key takeaways indicated housing executives maintain cautious outlooks with split sentiment through 2029, entitled land development has become the top risk-adjusted investment, equity raising has slowed while debt and land banking gain market share, entry-level buyers face affordability pressures while affluent segments show strong demand, rental policy tailwinds exist alongside technology scaling opportunities, and artificial intelligence requires multiyear data cleanup efforts before strategic adoption.
John Burns Research and Consulting reviews homebuilder incentive strategies designed to boost sales without reducing base prices amid muted new home demand.
John Burns Research and Consulting analyzes tightening commercial real estate capital markets, covering inflation, Sunbelt rental growth and shifting build-to-rent policy across the apartment sector.
Research exploring the motivations and barriers affecting move-up homebuyers and strategies to encourage their participation in the market.
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