As one of the most powerful women on Wall Street, Ivy Zelman is a sought-after expert on the housing sector, and what the overall housing market means for investors, homebuilders, industry executives and the economy at large. She frequently appears on television shows such as CNBC, in major publications including "The Wall Street Journal," and has acted as a key witness in a congressional hearing.
Jim Cramer, host of the CNBC’s show "Mad Money," said “Ivy is the Ax of the homebuilders – the analyst who understands the group better than anyone else on Wall Street.”
Ivy’s speaking engagements include industry conferences, board meetings, podcasts or special events for organizations such as: Bloomberg, CNBC, TD Ameritrade Network, Bloomberg’s Masters in Business, RealCrowd, International Builder Show, MBS Highway, National Association of Homebuilders, NFX, National Association of Realtors, National Organization of Investment Professionals, Mortgage Banking Association, Moody’s, AmeriCatalyst, PropTechCEO Summit, Realty Alliance, and more. She received a Bachelor's of Science from George Mason University and currently lives in Cleveland, Ohio with her husband David and their three children, Zoey, Zachary and Zia. Ivy is a special advisor to the Cleveland-based Laurel School Investment Club, BBYO, as well as a mentor to high school and college students.