National Association of Home Builders Economic Research Blog

Author: Eric Lynch

Eric Lynch, CBE, is an economist in the survey research group for NAHB where he is responsible for conducting and assisting with surveys, including multifamily, remodeling, and other related housing topics. In addition, he provides data and information on housing topics related issues to NAHB members, staff, financial institutions, and other stakeholders. Prior to joining NAHB, he worked as a senior associate in the research and knowledge department at the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID), gaining industry knowledge on the built environment and residential market. He holds a bachelor's degree in political science/economics and Spanish from Towson University and a master's degree in applied economics from the University of Maryland. Eric is also a Certified Business Economist (CBE), the certification in business economics and data analytics developed by the National Association for Business Economics (NABE).

Who are NAHB Associate Members?

Every year since 2008, the NAHB has conducted a member census in order to better understand the composition and characteristics of the people who belong to its organization.  Similar to

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Who Are NAHB Remodelers?

Twenty-one percent of NAHB builder members listed residential remodeling as their primary business activity, according to the 2024 Member Census.  These remodelers tend to be relatively small companies, with a

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Who Are NAHB’s Builder Members?

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) conducts an annual member census to better understand the composition and characteristics of the people who belong to its organization.  In 2024, 35%

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Weaker Demand for Residential Mortgages Persists

Lending standards for residential mortgages were essentially unchanged across most categories, while overall demand for most residential mortgages was weaker according to the Federal Reserve Board’s January 2025 Senior Loan Officer

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