Build A Home, Grow The Economy
When home builders and developers present their plans to city councils and zoning boards, they often rely on studies like this one by NAHB Economist Paul Emrath that details residential construction's long-term boost has on the local, state and federal economy. But if you need a quick fix — or an easier way to understand and explain it, try this handy infographic.
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