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the latest: Housing Statistics

NAHB produces in-depth economic analyses of the home building industry based on private and government data. Our economics group surveys builders, home buyers, and renters to gain insight into the issues and trends driving the industry.

Housing Market Index

The Housing Market Index (HMI) is based on a monthly survey of NAHB members designed to take the pulse of the single-family housing market. The survey asks respondents to rate market conditions for the sale of new homes at the present time and in the next six months as well as the traffic of prospective buyers of new homes.

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Housing Starts

Look ahead with the Home Builders Forecasts by region and type.

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Framing and Lumber Prices

An overview of the behaviors within the U.S. framing lumber pricing market.

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Hot Topics

Housing Finance Reform
Tax Reform
After significant improvements made during the legislative process, and due to the robust engagement efforts of NAHB and its membership, NAHB supports this final tax legislation.
Lumber
Canadian Softwood Lumber
An equitable U.S.-Canada trade agreement will provide a reliable, affordable supply of lumber to provide homes for American families.
Codes and standards
Codes
While building codes protect public health and safety, government agencies often use them to back-door other policies.
safety
Crystalline Silica
OSHA's rule, intended to reduce exposure to airborne concentrations of silica dust, is not practicable for the home building industry.
Regulatory reform
Federal Regulatory Reform
As increasingly complex regulations are layered over existing ones, the growing mountain of red tape generates skyrocketing compliance costs that can stifle business.
Homeownership
Flood Insurance
The NFIP identifies flood-prone areas in the country, makes flood insurance available to property owners in participating communities and encourages efforts to mitigate flood hazards.