Eugene James

Eugene James is Chief Market Strategist at MarketNsight, where he translates complex housing data into clear, actionable market intelligence for builders, developers, lenders, and policymakers across the Southeast. A self-described “data junky” with more than 30 years in real estate, he has built a reputation as one of the region’s most trusted voices on housing trends and market risk. Eugene’s career spans construction lending, residential development, land acquisition, and property valuation, along with senior leadership in housing market intelligence — including years directing multi-metro market research for major homebuilders and investors, and leading large public-sector appraisal operations valuing hundreds of thousands of properties. That rare combination of private-sector strategy and public-sector insight gives him a 360-degree view of the housing market few in the industry can match. An active real estate broker and frequent media contributor, Eugene is a sought-after speaker on housing trends and interest rates. He serves on the boards of leading home builder associations and housing nonprofits and has been named one of Atlanta’s most influential leaders in real estate — bringing both analytical rigor and a genuine passion for helping people make smarter housing decisions.