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Builder - Investors Respond to Dream Finders Homes Initial Public Offering

Wednesday, January 27, 2021

Tony shared his thoughts on why Dream Finders Homes IPO was successful.

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The Wall Street Journal - Home-Financing Startup Knock Names First CFO

Thursday, January 21, 2021

Ryan provided his perspective on the evolving real estate technology sector.

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IPO Announcement: Dream Finders Homes Priced a $144 Million Initial Public Offering

Wednesday, January 20, 2021

Zelman served as Lead Manager for Dream Finders Homes (NASDAQ: DFH) in connection with its successful initial public offering. Dream Finders sold over 11 million shares at $13.00 per share resulting in $144 million of gross proceeds and a $1.2 billion market value of equity at time of IPO. Dream Finders Homes was founded in Jacksonville, FL in 2008 by CEO Patrick Zalupski. DFH is one of the nation’s fastest growing homebuilding companies, having increased closings 54% in 2020. Dream Finders builds homes in Florida, Texas, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Colorado, Virginia and Maryland.

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Elevate with Tyler Chesser

Tuesday, January 19, 2021

Ivy was a guest on the podcast, Elevate with Tyler Chesser. Their discussion focused on identifying, balancing and leveraging drivers of success. Ivy shared the traits she developed from being on her own at age 18, how fear and insecurities have driven her, how she leverages inquisitiveness, reframing her weaknesses, and how she managed to succeed in Wall Street without the "ideal" pedigree.

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Debt Financing Announcement - Empire Communities Priced US$400 Million & C$150 Million of Sr. Notes

Tuesday, December 22, 2020

Zelman served as Financial Advisor and Lead Manager for Empire Communities on its succesful debut dual-tranche public notes offering. The Company priced US$400 million of 7.000% Senior Notes due 2025 and CAD$150 million of 7.375% Senior Notes due 2025. Founded in 1993 in Toronto, Canada, Empire Communities is one of North America's largest private homebuilders. Empire has built and sold more than 21,000 homes generating over $7.2 billion in revenues since inception. The Company operates in the following business segments: Canadian Low-Rise, Canadian High-Rise, U.S. Low-Rise, and U.S. Land. Empire holds market-leading positions in the Greater Golden Horseshoe and the Greater Toronto Area in Canada and has a growing presence in Atlanta, Austin, Houston, and San Antonio in the United States.

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International Mass Timber Conference

Thursday, December 17, 2020

Ivy Zelman will be a keynote speaker at the March 2021 event. She will provide a macro housing overview incorporating all aspects of the market including forecasts for 2021-22. The International Mass Timber Conference is the largest gathering of cross-laminated timber and other mass timber experts in the world, with a special focus on manufacturing and construction.

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Luxury Daily - SOLRE: State of Luxury Real Estate 2021

Wednesday, December 16, 2020

On January 14th - Ivy Zelman and Chandler Mount, CEO of Affluent Consumer Research Co. will jointly participate on the State of Luxury Residential Real Estate Buyers and Properties panel. They will provide insights on developing trends and market indicators of the global real estate market and the outlook for 2021. This is a free online event.

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Barron's - Home Prices Might Be Rising Too Much. Why That’s a Concern for the Housing Market

Tuesday, December 15, 2020

Ivy Zelman shared her thoughts on housing market demand and home prices.

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Good Morning RE/MAX with Nick Bailey

Tuesday, December 8, 2020

Ivy Zelman shared her thoughts on the housing market.

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Columbia Business School - Real Estate Symposium

Tuesday, December 8, 2020

Ivy Zelman participated in a discussion on the housing market with Bob Faith, CEO of Greystar.

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