Stephen Melman

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) is a trade association located in Washington, DC. Their broad mission is to enhance the climate for housing, homeownership and the residential building industry. Its various groups analyze policy issues, take the industry's story to the public, monitor and work toward improving the housing finance system and analyze and forecast economic and consumer trends. They also provide a wide range of business-related services to members and Home Builder Associations. NAHB represents the industry's interests on Capitol Hill as it strives to ensure that all housing remains a national priority when laws are made and policies are established. NAHB also works with federal agencies on regulations affecting the housing industry in areas such as mortgage finance, codes, energy and the environment. In the HousingData section of their website, NAHB produces in-depth economic analyses of the home building industry based on private and government data. Their Economics Group surveys builders, home buyers, and renters to gain insight into the issues and trends driving the industry. NAHB also publishes HousingEconomics.com, the online economics information source for Americas housing industry. HousingEconomics.com is a subscription service that provides in depth housing and economic data and forecasts for those seeking greater detail than is available in NAHB's Housing Data section. HousingEconomics.com provides the latest housing forecasts, market trends, in-depth economic analysis and archival data relating to the housing industry.