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.
This article presents results from the latest census of NAHB builder members conducted at the end of 2020. The results show the typical home building business of an NAHB builder member had a median gross revenue of $2.6 million in 2020, with five housing starts and five payroll employees.
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This March 2021 study is based on the recently released “What Home Buyers Really Want, 2021 Edition.” The study focuses on key findings of home buyer preferences during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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This article examines the NAHB priced-out estimates for 2021, showing how higher home prices and interest rates affect housing affordability. The 2021 US estimates indicate that a $1,000 increase in the median new home price would price 153,967 U.S. households out of the market.
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Housing Economics
Housing Economics
In-depth economic analysis of the most significant issues and latest trends driving the housing industry.
The International Builders’ Show
The International Builders’ Show
More than 150 education sessions are offered during the show.
