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.
Nov 03, 2025
What Drives Single-Family Home Values?NAHB analysis of the latest American Housing Survey reveals which physical features and neighborhood conditions materially boost single-family detached home values and by how much.
Oct 01, 2025
Concentration of Large Builders in Metropolitan Markets: 2024 UpdateNAHB analyzes data from Builder Magazine's annual Local Leaders list, which ranks the top builders in the largest 50 markets, to illustrate the concentration and market shares of those builders.
Sep 02, 2025
Who Are NAHB’s Associate Members: 2024 CensusIn 2024, NAHB had roughly 71,000 associate members. The annual census provides a breakdown of the business characteristics of these members, including revenue, business focus, and demographics.