Public Policy Research
Social Benefits of Homeownership and Stable Housing (2006)
This 16-page paper looks at how homeownership and stable housing lead to positive social outcomes.
Full Report (141K PDF)
Why We Can't Allow Banking and Commerce to Mix (2006)
This nine-page paper explains why December 2005 rulings by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency that allow banks to invest in real estate projects set a dangerous precedent.
Research Brief (143K PDF)
Impact of Hurricanes on Housing and Economic Activity: A Case Study for Florida (2006)
This report examines how the exceptionally strong hurricanes along the Gulf Coast affected home sales and the economy. The 32-page report was commissioned by the Florida Association of REALTORS® and prepared by NAR Research.
Executive Summary | Full Report (256K PDF)
Fiscal Policy and Property Values
An academic study by the National Center for Real Estate Research (November 2006)This study discusses how state and local property taxes affect property values.
Executive Summary (748K PDF) | Full Report (969K PDF)
Fiscal Policy and Economic Development
An academic study by the National Center for Real Estate Research (November 2006) This study discusses the impact of state and local taxes on economic activity, such as employment.
Executive Summary (708K PDF) | Full Report (1.1MB PDF)
State and Local Infrastructure Financing: A Review of Spending Patterns and Financing Mechanisms
An academic study by the National Center for Real Estate Research (July 2006) This study examines infrastructure networks and federal grants across seven major categories of spending, including highways, air transportation, and transit.
Full Report (822K PDF) | Statistical Appendix (1.1MB PDF)
