Key takeaways
- Housing releases have named survey months and release dates.
- Some series are revised on published schedules.
- A vintage label makes an older report reproducible.
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2026-08-10
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Quick Overview
A housing statistic is easier to reproduce when its record includes the survey month, release date, and data vintage. The Census Bureau publishes release schedules and notes when seasonal revisions occur for selected housing series.
Portfolio application
Use the market note comparability method and write the release date into the source record. If a later release changes the value, update the note rather than silently overwriting the earlier decision.
Common Mistakes
Do not compare a revised historical value with an unrevised current value without labeling both. Do not use the page access date as the data period.
Method and limits
The Census Survey of Construction release schedule lists scheduled releases, revision notes, and publication timing.
Common Questions Answered
What is a data vintage?
It is the version of a published value available at a defined release or access point.
Why retain an earlier vintage?
It lets a reviewer understand what information supported an earlier decision.
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