Zelman State of the Housing Market

Ivy Zelman opened the conference with a thematic opening presentation targeted at some of the most controversial dynamics facing the housing market. Like prior years, Ivy relied on proprietary data and unique analyses to sift through the most pressing debates, leaving conference attendees with dependable opinions and reliable conclusions.

Ivy Zelman opened the conference with a thematic opening presentation targeted at some of the most controversial dynamics facing the housing market. Like prior years, Ivy relied on proprietary data and unique analyses to sift through the most pressing debates, leaving conference attendees with dependable opinions and reliable conclusions. View the slide presentation here.

Ivy delivered a comprehensive opening presentation on the state of the housing market, highlighting demographic headwinds, affordability challenges, consumer wealth, regional supply and demand, and the growing importance of builder scale and land banking economics. Looking ahead to 2027, moderating construction activity could gradually ease supply pressures and allow builders to reduce incentives, while accumulated household wealth and pockets of regional strength provide offsets to an otherwise challenging backdrop. View presentation here.