The methodology presented in working paper W07-7 is not a forecast. Instead, it is an estimate of underlying demand for new housing units over the next several years if long-…
NOTE: Since the publication of this report, JCHS Household Growth Projections have been updated with new projections that supersede those found in the paper below.…
Household’s net-worth increase at the end of the 1990’s had an effect on home remodeling financing. Using the 2001 Consumer Practices Survey (CoPS) this paper analyzes the…
This paper is divided in two sections. The first part describes the two-step allocation process, including the MLP model estimation for missing doers and the description of…
Home improvement projects have a significant impact on the housing stock, affecting housing values and improving the standard of living. Also, the home improvement industry…