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October 22, 2025

Following years of record in-migration and building activity, the Sun Belt and Mountain West are entering a new phase of balance. “There’s a herd mentality, for sure,” said Ryan McKeveny. “Homebuilders all gravitate to the same exact markets.” Our latest analysis shows that inventory across markets such as Austin, Denver, and Dallas has surged, while prices have softened year over year. In contrast, many Midwest and Northeast metros remain supply-constrained, supporting continued home price growth. Dive into the article for deeper insights into how regional housing dynamics are evolving.

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Barron's - 100 Most Influential Women in U.S. Finance

Barron's - 100 Most Influential Women in U.S. Finance

Ivy continues to make valuable contributions to the real estate industry. We are proud to announce her most recent recognition, being named one of Barron's 100 Most Influential Women in U.S. Finance for the fourth consecutive year.

Convertible Debt Financing Announcement - United Homes Group Raises $80 Million

Convertible Debt Financing Announcement - United Homes Group Raises $80 Million

Zelman served as Lead Financial Advisor and Lead Placement Agent on United Homes Group’s recent $80,000,000 Senior Convertible Note PIPE Investment in connection with its reverse merger with DiamondHead Holdings Corp. United Homes Group is one of the largest homebuilders in the Southeast focused on entry level and first-time move-up home buyers, employing a capital efficient “land-light” operating model.

M&A Announcement - Great Southern Homes Completes Reverse-Merger

M&A Announcement - Great Southern Homes Completes Reverse-Merger

Zelman served as exclusive M&A buy-side adviser to DiamondHead Holdings Corp. in connection with its recently closed acquisition of Great Southern Homes, Inc. at an enterprise value of approximately $600 million, creating the industry’s third publicly-traded “land light” homebuilder. Great Southern Homes trades on the Nasdaq as United Homes Group (Ticker Symbol: "UHG").

CNBC - Squawk on the Street

CNBC - Squawk on the Street

Home sweet home? Not necessarily. Alan was live on 'Squawk on the Street' and spoke about his concern over weakness in the housing market in the quarters ahead despite the near-term pullback in mortgage rates.

CNBC - Closing Bell: Overtime

CNBC - Closing Bell: Overtime

Alan joined ‘Closing Bell: Overtime’ to discuss KB Home’s numbers and the challenges faced by homebuilders. Alan remarked, "we definitely see signs of stabilization in the housing market."

Do You Convert? Diving Into Home Builder Data

Do You Convert? Diving Into Home Builder Data

On a special podcast, Alan and Rick Holmes, CEO of Home Builder Data, took a deep dive into the world of home builder data. They explored insights gathered, discussed the roles of first-time home buyers now and in the future, and how they use data to track trends for and from home builders nationwide.

Fox Business - Varney & Co.

Fox Business - Varney & Co.

Alan joined Fox Business Network to discuss how new construction is playing a role in increasing the current housing supply. Hear his insight on how incentivizing buyers could be the only way to move inventory.