The National Association of Realtors does research on a wide range of topics of interest to real estate practitioners, including market data, commercial, international, home buying and selling, NAR member information, and technology. Use the data they contain to improve your business through knowledge of the latest trends and statistics.

This list of reports is also available categorized by subject area.

Commercial Member Profile

This 2012 report describes the business, transaction, and demographic characteristics of commercial members, and defines the property information needs of this segment of NAR membership. The Commercial Member Profile is available for download in our store.

Commercial Real Estate Lending Survey

The 2012 Commercial Lending Survey provides insights into REALTORS®' commercial financing conditions. The report details liquidity conditions, market impact, funding sources, and respondents' comments.

Commercial Real Estate Market Survey

The 2012 REALTORS® Commercial Real Estate Market Survey is a new project from Research that measures activity in the commercial real estate markets. It is designed to provide members with an overview of the market performance, sales and rental transactions, current economic challenges and future expectations.

Commercial Real Estate: Overview and Outlook

This report covers the economic conditions underpinning current commercial real estate markets and presents trends in market fundamentals, investments and financing.
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Home Price Monitor

The Home Price Monitor Series reviews national home prices by examining several widely cited national measurements. It allows REALTORS® to gain insight into the recent performance of national prices, factors affecting that performance, and the likely direction of prices in the months ahead. The Home Price Monitor includes the same data covered in the national media that clients will expect their REALTORS® to know and be able to comment on and provides different, more complete coverage of the information all in one place.

Housing Price Indices: A World Wide Overview of Real Estate Prices in Recent Years

The international housing markets are critical in understanding changes in asset values and economic drivers in the world economy. This report from 2009 examines the availability of housing data on a country-by-country basis and assembles roughly comparable data over a significant time period to identify changing price levels in the international housing markets.

Inflation Watch

The Inflation Watch series focuses on the price level. Research monitors measures of inflation that affect the business of REALTORS® and summarize their impact, highlighting areas of potential concern in a brief, polished presentation. The Inflation Watch enables REALTORS® to gain the insight needed to confidently discuss this important market factor with other professionals and clients.

Local Market Reports

NAR Research has local information on markets, state taxes and fiscal conditions, wealth gain by metro area, subprime ARM performance, mortgage conditions, the economic impact of real estate, and existing home sales and prices.

Member Profile

Based on a random sampling of NAR’s membership, the 2012 Member Profile strives to answer the question: Who are REALTORS®? It looks at a variety of economic and demographic characteristics, and business practices.

Metro Area Unemployment Trends

This report looks at the unemployment trends for 27 large metropolitan areas. It details which areas had the lowest and highest unemployment rates, which states saw decreases in unemployment from last year, and which metro saw the most improvements.

Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers

Each year, the National Association of REALTORS® surveys home buyers and sellers to gather detailed information about the home buying and selling process. The Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers provides information on demographics, housing characteristics and the experience of consumers in the housing market. Buyers and sellers also share information on the role that real estate professionals play in home sales transactions.

Profile of International Home Buyers in Florida

The international real estate market, defined as non-resident foreigners purchasing residential real estate in this country, is important to Florida. Florida is the state which produces the largest share of U.S. residential home sales to international clients, accounting for 26 percent of total sales to international clients. NAR estimates these sales at $82.5 Billion to resident and non-resident foreigners, with $41 Billion of the sales to non-resident foreigners.

Profile of International Home Buying in Miami

International sales are a growing market for Miami. Because of the cultural and linguistic challenges presented by these transactions, this is currently a niche market, but there is plenty of opportunity for REALTORS® interested in both commercial and residential sales to foreigners.

Profile of International Home Buying Activity

We live in a global marketplace. While all real estate is local, not all property buyers are. A significant share of home purchases are made by people whose primary residence is outside of the U.S. The 2012 Profile of International Home Buying Activity will reveal the top five countries of origin for foreign home buyers and how these buyers are utilizing the services of REALTORS®.

Realtors Confidence Index (RCI)

The REALTORS® Confidence Index is a key indicator of housing market strength based on a monthly survey sent to over 50,000 real estate practitioners. Practitioners are asked about their expectations for home sales, prices and market conditions. In addition, the "Questions of the Month," feature results of a timely aspect of the housing market.

Relocation Reports

The Relocation Report for each county presents information for that county on county‐to‐county migration flows within the United States, the average incomes of households moving between the specific county and other counties, demographic summaries of homeownership rates, and types of home mortgages (e.g., Conventional, FHA, VA, and FSA/RHS).

Simplify: Real Estate Trends in a Time of Uncertainty

NAR commissioned this study to determine today's real estate industry trends and found eight that are vital for setting strategic direction for agents, brokers, and associations alike.

Social Benefits of Homeownership and Stable Housing

This 16-page paper from 2012 looks at how homeownership leads to positive social outcomes. It examines not only the ownership of homes, but also the impact of stable housing.

State-by-State International Business Reports

These downloadable reports from 2012 look at international business activity by state, including the number of foreigners arriving from various countries, homeownership rates, and top exports.

State Employment Trends

Job creation is critical for a sustained economic and housing recovery as it boosts confidence to make large purchases, and it undermines the factors that cause delinquency and foreclosures. This report tracks the employment trends by state, noting which are trending upwards and which are trending downwards, including unemployment and payroll jobs figures.