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.
Residential construction remains the industry of independent entrepreneurs with close to 80% of home builders and specialty trade contractor firms being self-employed independent contractors.
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This article updates previous studies with results from the 2020 annual census on the characteristics of NAHB's Associate members. Associate members are involved in a wide range of support industries and professions including, among others, trade contractors, manufacturers, retailers/distributors, designers, and architects.
This study highlights the estimated cost of regulations within the price of a new single-family home. For an average new home (currently priced at $394,300), regulation accounts for $93,870 of the final house price. This study further examines costs during and after development, trends in cost fluctuation during the past decade, and survey responses from builders and developers.
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.
