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 updates previous studies with results from the 2018 annual census on the characteristics of NAHB’s Builder members. Builder members are defined as those whose primary business is single-family home building, multifamily building, residential or commercial remodeling, commercial building, land development, or manufacturing of modular/panelized/log homes.
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This article updates previous studies with results from the 2019 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.
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New single-family and multifamily construction used about $94.9 billion in building products in 2019. Among the major product categories, new residential construction used more than $11 billion each of “cement and concrete products” and “architectural and structural metals.” “Wood products” accounted for over $10 billion.
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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.
