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D.C. Conversion Wave Tests New Housing Crisis Playbook
With housing in short supply and office vacancies mounting, D.C. bets big on adaptive reuse. The Accolade—a high-profile federal office-to-housing transformation—could be a make-or-break signal for urban reinvention.
Policy
Immigration’s Double Role in Homebuilding’s Present, Future
Immigrants are key to solving both the labor crunch and -- believe it or not -- an eventual household demand shortfall. But only if policy allows them to stay, build, and thrive.
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Marketing & Sales
Research: Supply Constraint Is Not No. 1 Driver Of Housing Crisis
Findings imply that constrained housing supply is relatively unimportant in explaining differences in rising house prices among U.S. cities -- suggesting that easing housing supply constraints may not yield the anticipated improvements in housing affordability.
Land
Dirt And Demand: Connect The Dots Of Development To Come
When supply falls well below theoretical demand, comparing the "supply" of incomes to the "supply" of homes becomes essential. If prices rise while volume falls, that is an affordability crisis, not necessarily a housing industry problem.
Capital
Starts, Permits Data Underline Strategic Crossroads For Builders
With housing starts and permits in flux, the stakes for homebuilding leaders are mounting fast. As we ramp up to Spring Selling, this analysis explores a critical question: How much spec is too much in any given market?
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Policy 06.13.25
D.C. Conversion Wave Tests New Housing Crisis Playbook
With housing in short supply and office vacancies mounting, D.C. bets big on adaptive reuse. The Accolade—a high-profile federal office-to-housing transformation—could be a make-or-break signal for urban reinvention.
Policy 04.08.25
Immigration’s Double Role in Homebuilding’s Present, Future
Immigrants are key to solving both the labor crunch and -- believe it or not -- an eventual household demand shortfall. But only if policy allows them to stay, build, and thrive.
Marketing & Sales 03.24.25
Research: Supply Constraint Is Not No. 1 Driver Of Housing Crisis
Findings imply that constrained housing supply is relatively unimportant in explaining differences in rising house prices among U.S. cities -- suggesting that easing housing supply constraints may not yield the anticipated improvements in housing affordability.
Land 03.12.25
Dirt And Demand: Connect The Dots Of Development To Come
When supply falls well below theoretical demand, comparing the "supply" of incomes to the "supply" of homes becomes essential. If prices rise while volume falls, that is an affordability crisis, not necessarily a housing industry problem.
Capital 01.17.25
Starts, Permits Data Underline Strategic Crossroads For Builders
With housing starts and permits in flux, the stakes for homebuilding leaders are mounting fast. As we ramp up to Spring Selling, this analysis explores a critical question: How much spec is too much in any given market?
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