Housing Economics

U.S. Trade Deficit Continues to Rise

The composition of the U.S. trade deficit is continuing to undergo a transition. Despite a U.S. trade policy that is shifting away from China, the trade deficit with China remains by far the largest the U.S. has with any country.

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Eye on Housing Blog

Dec 20, 2024 2024 Third Quarter State-Level GDP Data

Dec 19, 2024 Existing Home Sales Increase in November

Dec 18, 2024 Fed Cuts But Signals Slowing Pace of Easing Ahead

Dec 18, 2024 Single-Family Starts Posts Solid Gain While Multifamily Falters

Dec 18, 2024 Property Taxes Revenue Surpasses $200 Billion

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Data at a Glance

Framing Lumber Prices

Fluctuations in the costs of building materials, particularly those of framing lumber, contribute significantly to home prices and housing affordability levels.

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NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI)

The HMI offers an insider’s perspective on the current state of housing. Each month, builder sentiment about the present and near-term housing market is depicted on a scale of 0 to 100, indicating the portion of builders experiencing positive market conditions.

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Housing Starts

Housing starts data are key economic indicators that track the pace of residential construction. These monthly Census Bureau statistics typically reflect broader trends within the overall economy such as interest rates and job growth.

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Housing’s Economic Impact See national and regional estimates of the jobs, income and taxes generated from housing.

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National Statistics

The latest on starts and permits, home sales, lumber prices, mortgage rates and more.

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State and Local Data

Regional reporting of building permits, home sales, employment and workforce demand.

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Macro Economic Outlook

Analysis from NAHB economists on the current and future state of the economy.

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Indices

Exclusive NAHB surveys provide insights from several sectors throughout the industry.

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Special Studies

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