Overview
John Burns is the Chief Executive Officer of John Burns Research and Consulting (JBREC), a leading independent research and consulting firm specializing in the US housing industry. Founded in 2001, the company offers comprehensive analysis and tailored consulting services designed to aid executives in making informed and strategic decisions.
Company Profile
Company: John Burns Research and Consulting
- Industry: Real estate consulting and market research
- Services:
- Independent Research: Timely analysis of market conditions
- Custom Consulting: Specific, contracted engagements for risk mitigation and opportunity identification
- Location: Irvine, California
- Certifications: Certified as a Great Place To Work®
- Employee Satisfaction: 98% of employees say it’s a great place to work compared to 57% at a typical US-based company
Market Expertise
- Product Expertise:
- Apartments
- Building Products
- Build-to-Rent
- For Sale
- Land Development
- Master Plans
- Mixed-Use and Retail
- Single-Family Rental
- Geographical Expertise:
- Florida
- Mid-Atlantic
- Midwest
- Mountain West
- Northeast
- Northern California
- Pacific Northwest
- Southeast
- Southern California
- Southwest
- Texas
- West
- Service Expertise:
- Acquisition Due Diligence
- Consumer and Design Trends
- Community Segmentation
- Demographics
- Market Overviews and Rankings
- Performance Improvement
- Portfolio Valuation
- Restructuring
- Revenue Projections
- Strategy
Leadership Profile: John Burns
- Current Position: Chief Executive Officer
- Responsibilities:
- Leading and growing a team of experts
- Supporting clients in navigating and understanding US housing markets
- Past Experience:
- Worked at a national consulting firm for 4 years
- 10 years at KPMG Peat Marwick (2 as a CPA, 8 in Real Estate Consulting)
- Education:
- BA in Economics from Stanford University
- MBA from the University of California, Los Angeles
- Fun Fact: John has attended a home game for all 30 MLB teams
Professional Network and Communication
- LinkedIn: [John Burns](https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnburns7)
- Twitter: [John Burns Research and Consulting (@JBREC)](https://twitter.com/jbrec?lang=en)
Company Insights and Publications
- National Housing Market Outlook:
- In-depth analysis of housing market trends and projections
- Coverage of real-time migration data, investor activity, and home price trends
- Consumer and Home Design Trends:
- Monitoring mortgage rates and their impact on home prices
- Strategic Monitoring:
- Detailed reports on industry strategies and market performance
Key Publications:
1. National Housing Market Outlook - Charting a 22-year roller coaster of investor activity.
2. Demographics - Real-Time Migration Data—30 Migration Winners and Losers.
3. Home Prices - New Home Prices Are About to Be Down -15% from their Peak.
4. Mortgage Rates - 5.5% Is the Magic Mortgage Rate.
5. Industry Strategies - Monitoring Industry Strategies.
6. Housing Bubble - Housing Bubble Set To Pop.
Employee Spotlights
- Chris Beard: Vice President, Building Products Research
- Chris Porter: Senior Vice President, Chief Demographer
- Cara Lavender: Research Manager, Surveys
Contact Information
- Client Relations: clientservices@jbrec.com
- Website: [John Burns Research and Consulting](https://jbrec.com/)
Notable Achievements
- Company founded in 2001 by John Burns
- Consistently recognized for employee satisfaction and workplace environment
- Extensive publications and insights contributing to the US housing market understanding
By consolidating significant expertise, a diverse range of services, and a strong media presence, John Burns and John Burns Research and Consulting have established a formidable footprint in the real estate consulting sector.
