Housing Data & Research Resources

Understanding the housing market is essential to making informed decisions for communities, policymakers, and industry professionals. The resources below highlight trusted organizations that track housing, construction, and community association trends, providing data to support research, analysis, and strategic planning.

Redfin

• Redfin Housing Market Data – Median U.S. house price, housing demand, supply, and real estate trends.

• Redfin Data Center – Home sales, price trends, housing supply, and new construction.

National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)

• Housing Economics – In-depth economic analysis of major housing issues and industry trends.

U.S. Census Bureau

• New Residential Construction Data – Data on housing starts, completions, and community associations (67% of new housing in 2024 was in an association).

• Condo & HOA Fees Report – Condo or Homeowners Association fees topped $500 monthly for about 3 million households.

Zillow Research

• Zillow Research – Home values, sales, inventory, listings, affordability, forecasts, and construction trends.

National Association of Realtors (NAR)

• Research & Statistics – Existing and new home sales, median prices, inventory, and market reports. Key tools: Monthly Existing Home Sales Reports, Quarterly New Home Sales Data, Community & Condo Market Trends Reports.

Mortgage, Housing & Finance Resources

• Rate.com – Mortgage resources and data.

• Housing Wire – News and analysis on housing markets and mortgage finance.

• Freddie Mac – Mortgage rates, housing finance trends, lending, affordability metrics.

• Fannie Mae – Mortgage rates, housing finance, construction lending, affordability metrics.

U.S. Government Data

• HUD User – Housing market trends, affordability, rental data, manufactured housing, and public housing data.

• Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) – Economic and construction statistics impacting housing markets.

Construction & Property Data

• Dodge Data & Analytics – New construction project data, commercial/residential building starts, and construction trends.

• CoreLogic Property Insights – Home price indices, mortgage, and property risk data.

• ATTOM Data Solutions – Real estate, foreclosures, and neighborhood analytics.

Harvard University’s Joint Center for Housing Studies

• The Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies strives to improve equitable access to decent, affordable homes in thriving communities.

• 2026 State of the Nation’s Housing Report – New report focusing on housing affordability in the United States.

Demographics & Policy Research

• IPUMS USA – Research-focused Census microdata, demographics, and housing data.

• Urban Institute Housing Finance Policy Center – Housing finance and policy research.

Realtor.com Research

• 2025 Housing & Climate Risk Report – Research on climate risk and U.S. housing markets.

• Realtor.com – HOA and condo fee data; fees now top $500/month for about 3 million households.

Academic Research

• The Rise and Effects of Homeowners Associations — Research by Wyatt Clarke and Matthew Freedman examining the growth of HOAs and their relationship with housing prices. The study finds that single-family homes in HOAs are priced at least 4% higher, on average, than observably similar homes outside HOAs.