2026 Zelman Housing Summit
September 17 & 18
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intercontinental boston
Our 19th Annual Housing Summit will deliver unmatched market insights and forward-looking perspectives unique to Zelman. True to our mission, we remain committed to providing precise, comprehensive, and differentiated data to empower your success.
This year’s discussions will featured a robust line up of C-Suite executives in conversations led by our renowned research team. Together, we will break down complex topics into actionable insights to help you navigate today’s market uncertainty and prepare for what lies ahead through 2027.
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Our approach
Placing your interests first
Achieve your strategic financing objectives through all phases of the housing business cycle by leveraging our unique advantage–a deep comprehension of housing fundamentals and their associated capital and M&A transaction markets.
$33bn
Transaction Volume since 2007
#1
Ranked Housing Investment Bank
Bloomberg rated Zelman #1 in IPO underwriters for homebuilders, homebuilding debut debt managers, and M&A advisor to homebuilders
Our SERVICES
Investment banking expertise focused on housing & CRE
When partnering with us, you can expect world-class advice and hands-on involvement from veteran dealmakers operating with the most rigorous levels of confidentiality and discretion.
Finance
We provide sophisticated security structuring and distribution services focusing on investment strategies throughout the capital structure, such as public debt, term loans, IPOs, private equity, and UPREIT transactions.
Advisory
Routinely ranked as the #1 advisor in our focus areas, we offer unparalleled advisory services for buy-side and sell-side M&A, divestitures, spin-offs, and rating agency advice.
Valuations
Our valuations specialists offer comprehensive corporate/enterprise valuations, fairness opinions, and strategic alternatives.
Research
With comprehensive public equity coverage and proprietary industry surveys, we are uniquely positioned to help you evaluate your most strategic and complex corporate decisions.
Securities offered by Zelman Partners, LLC. Zelman Partners, LLC is an affiliate of Zelman. Zelman Partners is a registered broker dealer and member of FINRA and SIPC.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the relationship between Zelman Investment Banking and Walker & Dunlop?
Zelman Investment Banking is Walker & Dunlop's broker-dealer and investment banking company. Zelman provides investment banking and strategic advisory services to companies across the commercial real estate, housing, and real estate technology industries.
2. What investment banking services does Zelman Investment Banking provide?
Zelman Investment Banking, Walker & Dunlop's broker-dealer and investment banking company, provides investment banking services that help companies achieve strategic and financial objectives. Its professionals advise clients on mergers and acquisitions, capital raising, strategic alternatives, corporate valuations, and other complex financial transactions.
3. What is commercial real estate investment banking?
Commercial real estate investment banking provides financial advisory services that help companies raise capital, execute mergers and acquisitions, evaluate strategic opportunities, and maximize shareholder value. As Walker & Dunlop's broker-dealer and investment banking company, Zelman Investment Banking advises companies throughout the transaction process, from strategic planning and valuation to negotiation and execution.
4. What types of companies does Zelman Investment Banking advise?
Zelman Investment Banking advises companies across the commercial real estate and housing industries, including real estate technology firms, mortgage companies, lenders, asset managers, developers, investors, and other businesses serving the real estate sector.
5. What mergers and acquisitions advisory services does Zelman Investment Banking offer?
Zelman Investment Banking provides mergers and acquisitions advisory services for buyers and sellers pursuing acquisitions, divestitures, recapitalizations, and other strategic transactions. Walker & Dunlop's broker-dealer and investment banking company helps clients evaluate opportunities, identify potential partners, negotiate transaction terms, and manage execution.
6. Does Zelman Investment Banking help companies raise capital?
Yes. Zelman Investment Banking advises companies seeking debt and equity capital to support growth, acquisitions, recapitalizations, and other strategic initiatives. As Walker & Dunlop's broker-dealer and investment banking company, Zelman Investment Banking helps clients identify capital sources and develop financing strategies aligned with their business objectives.
7. What industries does Zelman Investment Banking specialize in?
Zelman Investment Banking specializes in investment banking for companies operating across the commercial real estate, housing, and real estate technology sectors. Its experience includes advising businesses involved in mortgage banking, commercial lending, investment management, property services, and technology.
8. Why work with an investment banking advisor?
An investment banking advisor provides strategic guidance, valuation expertise, transaction execution support, and access to potential buyers, investors, and capital providers. Zelman Investment Banking helps clients navigate complex transactions and make informed strategic decisions through every stage of the investment banking process.
9. Does Zelman Investment Banking provide business valuation services?
Yes. Zelman Investment Banking provides business valuation and financial analysis as part of its investment banking advisory services. These analyses help clients evaluate strategic alternatives, prepare for transactions, and support informed business decisions.
10. When should a company hire an investment banking advisor?
Companies often engage an investment banking advisor when considering a sale, acquisition, capital raise, recapitalization, succession plan, or other strategic transaction. Engaging Zelman Investment Banking early helps companies evaluate their options, prepare for market, and execute a well-planned transaction.
11. How is investment banking different from investment sales?
Investment banking focuses on advising companies on mergers and acquisitions, capital raising, business valuations, and strategic transactions. Investment sales focus on buying and selling commercial real estate properties. While both involve complex transactions, investment banking advises companies, while investment sales advises clients on individual real estate assets.
Services
Our comprehensive CRE platform offers you both entity-level and property-level finance and advisory services.
Specialties & Sectors
Affordable, multifamily, industrial, and more…you name it and we have the skills and expertise to handle it.