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Anniversary

Celebrating 25 years of trusted insights.

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John Burns Research and Consulting (JBREC) celebrates 25 years as the US housing industry’s most trusted independent research and consulting firm. In 2001, John Burns founded a company on a straightforward premise: housing market executives deserved better, more independent analysis. Today, JBREC is the industry standard—a trusted resource for executives, investors, and operators who shape the US housing market.

From its first research subscription in 2004 to its national footprint today, JBREC has remained fiercely independent, with no stock recommendations, no contingency fees, and no conflicts of interest. That integrity, combined with deep proprietary data and a team that has lived through multiple housing cycles, is why the biggest names in the industry continue to turn to JBREC first.

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OUR EXPERTISE

We understand the housing industry.

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Residential For Sale

We provide the most comprehensive view of the residential for-sale market, covering new construction and resale market dynamics at every level—from individual communities to the nation.

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Residential For Rent

We give our clients a competitive edge in all aspects of the residential rental market, from established asset classes like multifamily to growing institutional asset classes like single-family rental and build-to-rent.

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Building Products

We analyze and forecast the residential new home construction and repair and remodeling markets by major product category, installer type (DIY or pro), and project size, providing strategic recommendations customized for you.

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Consumer and Design Trends

We provide proprietary insight into the consumer and design trends that will inform your community development, home design, marketing, and material-manufacturing decisions.

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OUR EXPERTISE

We understand the housing industry.

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Residential For Sale

We provide the most comprehensive view of the residential for-sale market, covering new construction and resale market dynamics at every level—from individual communities to the nation.
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Residential For Rent

We give our clients a competitive edge in all aspects of the residential rental market, from established asset classes like multifamily to growing institutional asset classes like single-family rental and build-to-rent.

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Building Products​

We analyze and forecast the residential new home and remodeling markets, by major material type, by installer type (DIY or pro) and by project size, and provide customized strategic recommendations to give our clients a competitive edge.

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Consumer and Design Trends

We provide proprietary insight into the consumer and design trends that will inform your community development, home design, marketing, and material-manufacturing decisions.

Our Solutions

Maximize opportunities with cutting-edge market insight and accuracy

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Research Memberships

Our subscription packages provide insightful analysis, delivered via reports and dashboards and complimented by customized support and exclusive events.

Consulting Services

Ranging from business strategy to property acquisitions, our consulting services provide custom analysis targeted at specific decisions.

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Partnering with John Burns Research and Consulting has been incredibly beneficial for our land development underwriting. Their team understands the market and gives us solid data and insights that help us make smarter, more confident decisions. Whether it’s reviewing a potential deal or looking at big-picture trends, they’re always on point and easy to work with. They’ve become a trusted part of our process, and we truly appreciate the value they bring to the table.

President and CEO, Real Estate Developer

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Our decision to partner with John Burns Research and Consulting was rooted in their expertise and data driven approach to problem solving in decision-making processes. JBREC has continually provided great support and resources to our team when presented with a topic for analysis. The solutions and in-depth analysis brought forth by JBREC have helped our organization make the right decisions that continue to help move our company forward. We look forward to the continued partnership for years to come, and the expertise from the entire team at JBREC.

Chief Financial Officer, Building Materials Manufacturer

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Working with the John Burns team has been a game-changer for our approach to the BTR sector. Their thought leadership, grounded in real-time data and unbiased analysis, consistently gives us confidence in a rapidly evolving market. We particularly value the wide range of content—from engaging video briefs to hands-on networking events—that makes their research both accessible and immediately useful.

COO & Co-Founder, Build-to-Rent Developer and Operator

Recent surveys and custom research provided by both the New Home Trends Institute and JBREC have provided valuable insight into consumer preferences in a post-pandemic environment. Guidance from their discussions, presentations, and monthly webinars have given us valuable context and help to keep us level-headed in a rapidly changing landscape. We’re grateful to have them as a resource every step of the way.

Vice President, Strategic Operations, Public Homebuilder

John Burns is our primary resource for up-to-date industry trends and has proven their unique value as a trusted partner in evaluating growth opportunities. When we started looking to expand our geographic footprint, there was no question who we would engage with. Working with John and his team was a great decision for our company.

CEO, Public Homebuilder

We highly value our business relationship with the entire John Burns Research and Consulting team who is always hyper responsive, approachable, polished and proficient. We highly cherish our partnership with JBREC, the housing industry’s top real estate research firm.

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FEATURED INSIGHTS

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Expertise

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John Burns Research and Consulting produces independent research and custom consulting advice to help executives make the most informed decisions possible.