Housing Economics PLUS FAQs
Housing Economics PLUS is a subscription service that provides access to in-depth housing and economic data and forecasts published by the NAHB’s Economics Group. Subscribers can access the latest housing forecasts, market trends, in-depth economic analysis, and archival data relating to the housing industry.
The information on Housing Economics PLUS is intended for those who want greater detail than what is publicly available on the other housing economics sections of nahb.org. Below are answers to some frequently asked questions regarding Housing Economics PLUS.
Once you become a subscriber, you will have access for a full year to all the data and reports described at the samples page. Please visit the free samples page for a complete description of our offerings.
Yes, subscriptions are available to the general public at an annual rate of $1,295. However, NAHB members receive a $200 discount when they subscribe.
Subscriptions are typically activated within one hour after payment is submitted. Subscribers may need to refresh the page or log out and back in to activate the subscription.
No, trials are not available. However, you can view samples of all the reports.
No, reports or data are not sold separately. All of the reports will be accessible for a year once you subscribe. You will also receive several forecast updates throughout the year.
The Census Bureau does not estimate starts data for states or metros. NAHB Economics uses Moody’s Economy.com estimates of historical housing starts for the states, the District of Columbia, and 100 metros based on Census Bureau permits data. These “historical” series serve as a starting point for our state and metro forecasts of housing starts.
NAHB has developed forecast models for state and metro housing starts. Key drivers in the model include employment, population, vacancy rates, and housing prices. Our economists also monitor state and local developments that might not be captured in the models but affect residential construction for a particular area.
The national forecast and remodeling forecast are updated each month. The state starts forecast is updated twice a year. We also have a long-term national forecast that is released annually.
No.
NAHB discourages subscribers from sharing their Housing Economics PLUS login credentials to others within their company. Anytime usernames and passwords are shared, there is the potential that private information about the subscriber, such as payment method, can be discovered. Also, the Housing Economics PLUS system allows only one user at a time per user ID.
For help with subscriptions to Housing Economics PLUS, contact [email protected]. For all other questions regarding NAHB, email [email protected].
To see the data and forecasts we make available to the public, go to Housing Economics.
No, Housing Economics PLUS is not able to sell single reports or numbers. You must purchase the subscription which will give you a year’s access to the information you need.
NAHB is a Washington, D.C.-based trade association whose mission is to enhance the climate for the housing and residential construction industry. Chief among NAHB’s goals is providing and expanding opportunities for all consumers to have safe, decent and affordable housing. NAHB helps promote policies that will keep housing a national priority. NAHB has been serving its members, the housing industry and the public at large since 1942.
As vital departments within the association, NAHB’s Economics and Housing Policy Groups provide information, statistics, and analysis to NAHB members, subscribers and the general public.
