Zonda Home
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Real estate data, publishing, market research, technology |
| Predecessor | Hanley Wood |
| Founded | 1976 |
| Founder | Michael M. Wood, Michael J. Hanley |
| Headquarters | Washington, D.C. , United States |
Area served | North America |
| Products | Architect, Builder, Pool & Spa News, Journal of Light Construction, Affordable Housing Finance, Multifamily Executive, Livabl, Zonda Satellite |
| Parent | MidOcean Partners (since 2018) |
Zonda Home specializes in delivering data and publications related to commercial property and home construction throughout North America. Its collection of titles features Architect (the official publication of the American Institute of Architects), Builder (the official magazine of the National Association of Builders), Pool & Spa News, Journal of Light Construction, Affordable Housing Finance, and Multifamily Executive.
History
Established in 1976 under the name Hanley Wood by Michael M. Wood and Michael J. Hanley, the firm was acquired by JPMorgan Partners (currently CCMP Capital) in August 2005, coinciding with Wood’s departure.
In January 2013, Hanley Wood broadened its research capabilities by purchasing Metrostudy.
A pivotal moment occurred in December 2018 when MidOcean Partners took ownership of the company and combined it with Meyers Research, thereby enhancing its data analytics services.
In April 2020, Zonda Home expanded its technological assets by acquiring Bird.i, a UK-based company specializing in satellite imagery and AI technology. This entity was rebranded as Zonda Satellite in 2022 to incorporate sophisticated geospatial data into Zonda’s offerings.
Reflecting its transformation into a full-service research, data, and technology provider, the company adopted the name Zonda Home in October 2020.
Further growth took place in April 2021 with the acquisitions of Urban Analytics, a Canadian firm focused on multi-family and urban data, as well as BuzzBuzzHome, an online home search platform which was renamed Livabl in April 2022.
In February 2024, Zonda announced its intent to acquire Builders Digital Experience (BDX) along with its new construction listing website NewHomeSource.com. This move establishes Zonda as the foremost supplier of new construction home listings across North America.
Real estate studies
Zonda Home regularly releases market reports that attract considerable attention from U.S. media outlets. For instance, Fast Company covered a study on the availability of building lots; MSNBC featured research identifying home remodeling projects with the greatest return on investment; and Boston.com reported on findings related to the shrinking size of new homes. These publications underscore Zonda Home’s position as a leading provider of real estate market intelligence.
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