Homebuilding Research
Zelman’s Homebuilding research delivers a clear, data-driven view of U.S. housing demand, pricing power, community-level trends, and builder performance. Through proprietary surveys and detailed analytical reports, we help homebuilders, investors, and lenders navigate shifting fundamentals and understand emerging opportunities across national, regional, and local markets.
Western Markets Homebuilding Report
Absorptions Partially Rebound from Prior Week's Drop
Toll Brothers
Solid Performance, Full-Year Guidance Maintained
Macro Housing Quick Take
Weaker SF Starts Pace Drives Shortfall Relative to Estimates
Homebuilding Comparable Financial Data
Public Company Information and Financial Ratios
Macro Housing Quick Take
Builder Sentiment Improves Fractionally
State of the Builder Stocks
Still Searching for Direction
Homebuilding Survey
Another Underwhelming Month
Western Markets Homebuilding Report
Recent Strength Reverses with a Sharp Weekly Pullback
Beazer Homes
Adjusting Rating and Price Target Following Deal Announcement
Charlotte Field Trip Wrap Up
Strength at the High End, Pressure at Entry Level
Comprehensive Homebuilding Data and Insights
Zelman’s Homebuilding research blends real-time survey results with deep thematic and company-level analysis to reveal market conditions across every phase of the housing cycle.
The Homebuilding Survey tracks new-home sales, pricing, incentives, absorption rates, cancellations, construction timelines, lot supply, and buyer traffic, providing timely visibility into demand strength and operational performance.
Our Thematic Reports, including regional-focused studies such as Western Markets and granular Community-by-Community analyses, examine demographic drivers, migration patterns, affordability, permitting activity, supply constraints, and competitive dynamics across key metros.
Company-Specific Reports deliver detailed financial modeling, land and community pipeline evaluation, margin frameworks, and growth outlooks tailored to individual public builders and private operators.
Together, these research pillars offer a comprehensive understanding of near-term fundamentals and long-term structural trends shaping the homebuilding industry.