Special Studies

An analysis of various topics related to the U.S. housing market and exclusive, ready-to-use PowerPoint presentations including key data. Articles and presentations below feature research of diverse factors affecting housing and their impact on the industry. Topics range from demographics, industry structure, local and regional analysis, the effects of changes in interest rates on the price of a house, features that influence house prices, to the latest on government housing programs. Many articles also include a focus on individual states and metro areas.

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IBS Seminars 2010: Economic Outlook, Consumer Preferences, Remodeling Download the 2010 IBS seminars: Economic Outlook, Consumer Preferences, and Remodeling, presented at the 2010 International Builders Show. Presented by David Crowe, Rose Quint, and Paul Emrath. 2/3/2010	Web page
Increasing the Tax on Carried Interest: An Economic Impact Analysis Special Studies, January 6, 2009By Robert Dietz, AVP Tax and Policy Issues Economics and Housing Policy National Association of Home Builders Report available to the public as a courtesy of HousingEconomics.com Table of Contents Print the Full Article  1/6/2010	Web page
Household Type, Housing Choice, and Commuting Behavior Special Studies, December 7, 2009By Paul Emrath, Ph.D and Natalia Siniavskaia, Ph.D Report available to the public as a courtesy of HousingEconomics.com  Table of Contents Print the Full Article  12/7/2009	Web page
Economic Analysis of NOL Carryback Relief Special Studies, August 18, 2009By Robert D. Dietz, Ph.D.NAHB Economics and Housing Policy Group Report available to the public as a courtesy of HousingEconomics.com  Table of Contents Print the Full Article  < 8/18/2009	Web page
HousingEconomics, Builders' Forecast FREE PREVIEWS AND SAMPLES Want to have immediate access to the full reports and data?   Subscribe Now!    HousingEconomics Subscription Content  7/23/2009	Web page
HousingEconomics.com - FAQ Q: What does HousingEconomics do? A: HousingEconomics.com is the online economics information source for America’s Housing Industry, published by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). Available by subscription, HousingEconomics.com provides the latest housing forecasts, … 4/21/2009	Web page
The Tax Benefits of Homeownership Special Studies, March 27, 2009By Robert D. Dietz, Ph.D. Report available to the public as a courtesy of HousingEconomics.com  Table of Contents Tables 1-6  3/27/2009	Web page
How Long Buyers Remain in Their Homes Special Studies, February 11, 2009By Paul Emrath, Ph.D. Report available to the public as a courtesy of HousingEconomics.com  Table of Contents Table 1  2/12/2009	Web page
Economic Effects of a Policy to Stimulate Home Buying Special Studies, January 9, 2009By Paul Emrath, Ph.D. Report available to the public as a courtesy of HousingEconomics.com  Table of Contents Tables 1-5 1/9/2009	Web page
Spending Patterns of Home Buyers Special Studies, December 4, 2008By Natalia Siniavskaia, Ph.D.Report available to the public as a courtesy of HousingEconomics.com Table of Contents Table 1 12/4/2008	Web page
The First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit: A Primer Special Studies, November 4, 2008By Robert D. Dietz, Ph.D. Report available to the public as a courtesy of HousingEconomics.com  Table of Contents Print the Full Article 11/4/2008	Web page
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The Direct Impact of Home Building and Remodeling on the U.S. Economy Special Studies, October 7, 2008By Helen Fei Liu and Paul Emrath Report available to the public as a courtesy of HousingEconomics.com  Table of Contents Table 1 10/7/2008	Web page
Greenhouse Gases and Home Building: Manufacturing, Transportation, and Installation of Building Materials Special Studies, September 9, 2008By Warren Carnow, with special thanks to Gary Ehrlich, other staff in NAHB’s Construction Codes and Standards Group, and staff at the NAHB Research Center for help in specifying the components of a single family home. Report available to the … 9/9/2008	Web page
The Effect of the Home Building Contraction on State Economies Table of Contents Print the Full Article  Table 1  7/28/2008	Web page
The Mortgage Interest and Real Estate Tax Deductions: Policy Issues Special Studies, July 1, 2008 By Robert Dietz, Ph.D.   Report available to the public as a courtesy of HousingEconomics.com Table of Contents Print the Full Article  6/30/2008	Web page
Tracking the Inventory of New, Unsold Condos Special Studies, June 17, 2008 Table of Contents Print the Full Article  Table 1  6/18/2008	Web page
Housing Tax Expenditure Analysis Special Studies, May 27, 2008 Robert D. Dietz, Ph.D.   Report available to the public as a courtesy of HousingEconomics.com   5/27/2008	Web page
Foreclosures, Production, Prices, and Homeownership by State Special Studies, April 29, 2008 Paul Emrath, Ph.D.   Report available to the public as a courtesy of HousingEconomics.com   4/29/2008	Web page
Housing’s Contribution to State Economies at the Peak of the Boom This article explores the contribution of housing to Gross State Product (GSP) in 2005 at the peak of the boom. Housing contributes to GSP through residential investment and spending on housing services and provides the largest contribution to GSP. States where housing accounted for a large share … 3/25/2008	Web page