Land Acquisition Analyst

About Us:

Homebound is on a mission to make it possible for anyone anywhere to build a home using technology. Created by an experienced team of construction real estate design and technology experts Homebound is transforming the residential construction industry by improving the costly and inefficient process of building a home.

Weve created an entirely new way to build homes with technology powering every stage from start to finish to provide a seamless experience for our customers. Homeowners across the country can choose where they want to live select a home plan thats perfect for them then personalize and buy it all online. Homebound has raised $150M in capital from leading venture capitalists like Google Khosla Thrive Ventures and were scaling quickly in places like Texas Colorado and Florida. Come build your future with us.

Role Overview:

Homebound is looking for a Land Acquisition Analyst to support our land teams in DallasFort Worth Houston and Austin TX as we grow our pipeline of new home communities across Texas. Reporting to the Division Vice President of Land youll be the analytical engine behind our land deals: underwriting opportunities building market and competition studies and preparing the Investment Committee (IC) submittals that drive decisions on where and how we build.

This is an entry-level role for someone who wants to learn the land business from the ground up. Youll work side by side with our land acquisition leaders on live deals from first look through contract and closing and partner closely with Finance Investment Strategy Sales Marketing and Pre-construction. Along the way youll build exposure to lot purchase negotiations due diligence and entitlements with a clear path to grow into a Land Acquisition Manager role.

What Youll Do:

• Underwrite land and lot opportunities: build and maintain pro formas lot takedown schedules and returns analyses (IRR margin residual land value) to test deal viability against company hurdles.

• Prepare Investment Committee submittals: assemble IC memos exhibits site maps and supporting data for the DFW and Houston land leaders and keep materials current as deal terms evolve.

• Conduct market analyses: research submarkets school districts job and population growth absorption and pricing trends to support site selection and product and pricing recommendations.

• Build competition analyses: shop and tour competing communities; track builder pricing incentives lot sizes product offerings and sales pace; and summarize takeaways for deal teams.

• Screen and track the deal pipeline: log incoming opportunities from brokers landowners and developers perform initial site screens and maintain pipeline tracking and deal status reporting.

• Support due diligence: order and track third-party reports (title survey environmental geotechnical) compile findings and monitor critical contract dates and deadlines.

• Assist with lot purchase agreements: abstract key terms such as pricing takedown schedules deposits escalators and delivery dates and build term comparisons across opportunities.

• Maintain market data: keep comp databases GIS maps and land and lot price trackers up to date for both markets.

• Collaborate cross-functionally: align with Finance Investment Strategy/Capital Sales Marketing and Pre-construction on pricing cost and schedule assumptions.

• Get out in the field: visit sites and competing communities across DFW and Houston and join land leaders in meetings with brokers developers and municipalities.

What Youll Bring:

Required:

• Bachelors degree in Real Estate Finance Economics Business Urban Planning or a related field.

• 02 years of experience in real estate homebuilding land development commercial real estate brokerage or another analytical role (relevant internships count).

• Strong Excel skills and financial modeling fundamentals (cash flows IRR sensitivity analysis).

• Ability to turn data into clear concise written summaries and presentation-ready exhibits in PowerPoint or Google Slides.

• Strong attention to detail and organization with the ability to manage multiple deals and deadlines at once.

• Curiosity about real estate markets and eagerness to learn land development entitlements and contract fundamentals.

• Clear professional communication with senior leaders and external partners.

• Valid drivers license and ability to travel regularly within DFW and Houston (occasional overnight travel between markets) including walking undeveloped sites.

Preferred:

• Familiarity with housing market data tools such as Zonda CoStar or MLS.

• Experience with GIS or mapping tools (e.g. Google Earth ArcGIS Regrid).

• Knowledge of the DFW and/or Houston housing markets.

• Prior exposure to residential homebuilding or land development through work internships or coursework.

Location:

You must be located in the DFW area and be able to work a hybrid work schedule. This role supports both markets and requires regular in-office and in-field time with travel between DFW Houston and Austin as needed.

Our Commitment:

We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If youre excited about this role but do not meet 100% of the qualifications listed above we encourage you to apply please submit an application with your resume on the Careers page.

Homebound is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex orientation national origin age disability genetics or any other basis forbidden under federal state or local law. Homebound considers all qualified applicants in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Our Compensation Philosophy:

Our salary ranges are determined by role level and location. Please note that the salary range displayed on each job posting may vary by state. Within the range individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors including job-related skills experience and relevant education or training. Your recruiter will share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that each job posting includes a general description of any other compensation offered for the position in addition to the salary range displayed on the job posting. You can find information about our benefits here.

Required Experience:

IC