Chris Porter
Co-author of Big Shifts Ahead and a demographic analyst specializing in how generational trends reshape housing, labor, and consumer demand; provides consulting to the home building and residential real estate industries.
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Feb 27, 2026 • 49min
Generational Data: Who's Spending, Buying, Renting, & Driving Growth
Chris Porter, co-author of Big Shifts Ahead and demographic analyst for housing and real estate, outlines how birth-decade generations shape housing, labor, and consumer demand. He breaks down distinct generational behaviors, migration and immigration trends, and how young adults, retirees, women, and immigrants create business opportunities. Conversations cover multi-generational living, rentals vs ownership, and regional shifts driving growth.
May 10, 2024 • 44min
Episode 93: Shifting Foundations: A Deep Dive into Demographics and Housing
Chris Porter and Eric Finnigan from John Burns Research discuss how demographics shape the housing market. They cover trends like immigration impacts, changes in housing preferences due to delayed life milestones and COVID-19, and the wealth transfer effect on the housing market.
Oct 2, 2024 • 43min
Chris Porter on Housing Market Dynamics, Immigration Trends, and Affordability Challenges
Chris Porter, an expert from John Burns Research and Consulting, delves into the intricacies of today’s housing market. He reveals why regions like Orange County are seeing inflated prices despite lower mortgage rates. The conversation uncovers how shifting demographics, particularly immigration and declining birth rates, significantly influence housing demand and affordability. Porter also discusses policy proposals for first-time homebuyers and the impact of economic factors on suburban growth and rental dynamics.
