Services and Resources

The team of leading economists at NAHB offers an array of publications, presentations and other services to support the businesses and initiatives of HBAs and industry professionals.

Services

Presentations — NAHB economists regularly provide housing economic analysis to home builders associations (HBAs) and industry interest groups all across the country.

• In-Person Presentations — This is a complementary service for HBAs, but a fee and travel costs are incurred for outside groups. Schedule at least six months in advance. Email [email protected] to request a presentation.
  
  
• Virtual Presentations — Flexible scheduling options are available for virtual presentations. Email [email protected] to request a presentation.

Consulting — NAHB economists selectively consult with outside groups on special projects, advocacy initiatives or data compilation. To inquire about our consulting services, email [email protected].

Customized Local Impact Reports — NAHB uses proprietary models that estimate the costs and benefits of residential construction including the income, jobs and taxes generated by home building in an area. Learn more here, or for specific questions, email [email protected].

• Market Area Analysis — Reports cover entire metropolitan areas, counties, or states to illustrte the impacts across a particular market. Submit a request.
  
  
• Individual Project Analysis — These reports are typically requested by developers who provide additional details to account for specific project criteria. Submit a request.

Resources

Books — Several publications are available for purchase providing insights on topics such as the cost of doing business, home buyer preferences, builder compensation and more.

• What Home Buyers Really Want: Find indispensable data on features that home buyers prioritize including architectural features, technological advancements, and more.
  
  
• Remodelers Cost of Doing Business Study: Gain insights into the financial benchmarks of remodeling firms, including profit margins, assets, liabilities, and financial ratios, to compare your business with industry standards.
  
  
• The Cost of Doing Business Study: Benchmark your business against other U.S. builders with key financial performance metrics, including gross margins, net profit, cost of sales, operating expenses, and financial ratios.
  
  
• Single-Family Builder Compensation Study: Explore salary, bonus, and benefits data for 39 single-family builder positions, analyzed by region, company size, and number of employees, to ensure competitive compensation packages.

Dashboards — Market conditions vary significantly by region. The NAHB economics group developed tools illustrating snapshots of economic conditions in areas across the U.S.

• Metro Area Dashboard: Demographics, Housing Market and Local Economy — Key data insights by metro area including home prices, employment, migration flows, homeownership rate, and more.
  
  
• Priced-Out Dashboard — Estimates how home price changes impact affordability.
  
  
• Indices Dashboard — Indices measuring home builder sentiment on the home building industry, including by remodeling and multifamily building.
  
  
• Permit Portal — Permit data by county, metro area, or by local association including permits by unit number, per capital, and ranking.

Eye On Housing — is the premier source for timely research and analysis on housing and economic trends from NAHB economists. Updated almost daily, the blog provides in-depth insights into key industry topics, helping builders, policymakers, and industry professionals stay informed.

Key topics covered in Eye On Housing include:

Eye On Housing Highlights — For a quick and engaging summary of the latest housing data, Eye on Housing Highlights delivers concise video updates, breaking down key trends and market developments. Stay informed with expert insights in an easy-to-digest format.