Economic & Housing Forecast 2026

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 (6:00 PM - 9:00 PM) (EST)

Description

This is the Home Builders and Remodelers Association's signature annual event.

Join the BRAGB & HBRACM Community in Milford, MA for a reception, dinner and keynote presentation. This event is jointly produced by the Builders and Remodelers Association of Greater Boston and the Home Builders and Remodelers Association of Central Massachusetts.

We are pleased introduce our National Association of Home Builders Chief Economist, Dr. Robert Dietz, Ph.D., who will present analysis and provide open discussion on the federal and state economies and on housing industry trends in Massachusetts for the upcoming year. 

Robert Dietz, Ph.D., is Chief Economist and Senior Vice President for Economics and Housing Policy for the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). Dr. Dietz will provide an economic and housing forecast for 2026. His talk will cover economic issues and current policies and their effect on the economy. Expect to garner key data points on rates, trends, and forecasts for the coming year. 

About Our Presenter 

Robert Dietz, Ph.D., responsibilities include housing market analysis, forecasting and industry surveys, and housing policy research. Dr. Dietz has published academic research and testified before Congress on the benefits of homeownership, federal tax expenditure estimation, and other housing and economic issues. Prior to joining NAHB in 2005, Robert worked as an economist for the Congressional Joint Committee on Taxation and served as the committee's housing and real estate expert. He is a native of Dayton, Ohio and earned a Ph.D. in Economics from the Ohio State University in 2003. 


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Pricing

BRAGB Members, HBRA MA Members* pay $115.
Non-Members pay $145. 

The $20 Early Bird discount for Members Only ends January 12.
The $15 Early Bird discount for Non-Members ends January 12.

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Milford Doubletree Hotel
11 Beaver Street
Milford, MA 01757 United States

Reception in the main foyer.

Event Contact
Scott Palmer
(781) 890-2439
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Wednesday, January 28, 2026 (6:00 PM - 9:00 PM) (EST)

Agenda: 

6:00 - Doors Open for Cocktail Reception
7:00 - Buffet Dinner
7:45 - President's Welcome
8:00 - Economic & Housing Forecast

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