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.
Jun 08, 2026
Government Regulation in the Price of a New Home: 2026NAHB analysis reveals the cost of regulation in the price of a new home continues to rise, recording its largest increase between consecutive surveys (from 2021 to 2026).
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Mar 02, 2026
Young Adults and the Construction TradesThis research sheds light on the attitudes of young adults between the ages of 18 and 25 toward the construction trades, and where possible, compares findings to a similar study conducted in 2016. Results are based on responses from 2,000 young adults.
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Feb 02, 2026
Pricing In 1.42 Million Households: Effects of a 25-Basis-Point Mortgage Rate CutHousing affordability remains a critical issue, with 65% of U.S. households unable to afford a median-priced new home in 2026. A 25-basis point cut in the 30-year fixed mortgage rate (from 6.25% to 6%) would price in approximately 1.42 million households.
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