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.
Mar 02, 2023
NAHB Priced-Out Estimates for 2023This study examines how higher home prices and mortgage interest rates affect housing affordability.

Feb 01, 2023
Cost of Constructing a Home in 2022NAHB’s 2022 Construction Cost survey shows that, on average, 60.8% of the sales price goes to construction costs, 17.8% to finished lot costs and 10.1% to builder profit.

Nov 01, 2022
Concentration of Large Builders in Metropolitan Markets in 2021NAHB analyzes data from Builder Magazine's annual Local Leaders lists regarding the shares of national builders in large markets.
