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CNBC - Closing Bell Overtime

December 23, 2025

With mortgage rates expected to remain elevated and affordability still top of mind, Alan shared his perspective on mortgage and housing affordability during CNBC’s Closing Bell Overtime.

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M&A Announcement - Sumitomo Forestry to Acquire JPI

M&A Announcement - Sumitomo Forestry to Acquire JPI

Zelman is serving as Buy-Side Financial Advisor to Sumitomo Forestry America, Inc. in connection with its announced acquisition of JPI. Sumitomo Forestry of America is a subsidiary of Sumitomo Forestry Co., Ltd (Tokyo: 1911), one of Japan’s largest publicly listed housing and timber companies and ranks as a top-10 homebuilder and multifamily developer in the United States. Headquartered in Irving, Texas, JPI is a national developer, builder, and investment manager of Class A multifamily assets.

REBusiness Online - Multifamily Owners Navigate Challenges, Opportunities Arising...

REBusiness Online - Multifamily Owners Navigate Challenges, Opportunities Arising...

Alex Virtue discussed how he's approaching his new role, what attendees can learn at the upcoming Virtual Housing Summit, and the state of the private multifamily market. He stated, "My focus at Zelman and Walker & Dunlop is broadening the firm’s reach on entity-level transactions in multifamily and related housing sectors..."

CNBC - Squawk On The Street

CNBC - Squawk On The Street

Alan joined Squawk on the Street to discuss the current relationship between mortgage rate declines and housing market movement. He commented, the "housing market moves will be decided by what causes mortgage rate declines."

Debt Capital Markets Announcement - Dream Finders Homes

Debt Capital Markets Announcement - Dream Finders Homes

Zelman served as Sole Lead Manager on Dream Finders Homes’ recent debut $300 million senior notes offering. Dream Finders is one of the fastest growing publicly-traded homebuilders in the United States (NYSE: DFH)