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, 2022
Regulation: 40.6 Percent of the Cost of Multifamily DevelopmentApartment development can be subject to a significant array of regulatory costs, including a broad range of fees, standards and other requirements imposed at different stages of the development and construction process. This joint research effort surveyed NAHB and NMHC members to quantify how much regulation exists and how much it is adding to the cost of developing much-needed new multifamily properties.
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Nov 01, 2021
Prices of Goods and Services Used in Residential ConstructionAccording to analysis of the most recent release of the Bureau of Labor Statistics Producer Price Index (PPI), the prices of goods used as inputs to residential construction including energy and excluding energy have risen 13.0 percent year-to-date (YTD). In contrast, the overall index for all goods climbed 9.6 percent over the same period.
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Jul 01, 2021
Home Building CensusResidential 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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Housing Economics
Housing Economics
In-depth economic analysis of the most significant issues and latest trends driving the housing industry.
International Builders’ Show
International Builders’ Show
More than 150 education sessions are offered during the show.
