Research and Professional Organizations

International Consortium of Real Estate Associations (ICREA)
ICREA is a global alliance made up of real estate organizations in the world's major markets. Its primary goal is to help members efficiently and profitably conduct transnational business. It provides a referral network that assures payment of earned fees and commissions, and helps buyers and sellers find properties outside of their country.

WorldProperties.com
This Web site was developed by ICREA to help consumers locate properties in other countries and find a real estate professional who can serve their needs.

Joint Center for Housing Studies at Harvard University
The JCHS analyzes the dynamic relationships between housing markets and economic, demographic, and social trends, providing leaders in government, business, and the non-profit sector with the knowledge needed to develop effective policies and strategies.

Center for Immigration Studies
This independent, non-partisan, nonprofit think tank is devoted exclusively to research and policy analysis of the economic, social, demographic, fiscal, and other impacts of immigration on the United States.

National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP)
The mission of this nonprofit group is to increase the Hispanic homeownership rate by empowering the real estate professionals that serve Hispanic consumers.

Asian Real Estate Association of America (AREAA)
The Asian Real Estate Association of America (AREAA) is a national trade association supporting real estate professionals who serve the Asian American community.

Association of Foreign Investors in Real Estate (AFIRE)
AFIRE members have a common interest in preserving and promoting investment in cross-border real estate. Founded in 1988, AFIRE currently has more than 150 members representing 17 countries.

National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB)
NAREB is a national trade association dedicated to bringing together the nation's minority professionals in the real estate industry to promote the meaningful exchange of ideas about the real estate business and how best to serve clients.

Selig Center for Economic Growth
Through its range of projects—economic impact studies, economic forecasts, publications, information services, and data products—the center helps to guide business decisions and public policy directions. Based in Georgia, the Selig Center has become the Terry College of Business' most visible public service unit.

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