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REAL ESTATE
This guide includes information sources relevant to both residential and commercial realty, the processes involved in real estate transactions, and the governmental concerns and regulations that affect the industry. Demographics and Business Law are directly related and are included in seperate research guides within this series.
GENERAL
Business & Company Resource Center This database covers the industry in some detail. Advanced search allows search by SIC and NAICS codes which allows easy narrowing of the search. The industry overview includes both national and international information.
Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice (National Association of Realtors) This is a detailed code.
Hoovers The database covers numerous facets of the real estate industry including companies involved in construction, finance, and investment.
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) The Department's web site provides a wide arrary of information for citizens and the industry.
LexisNexis Statistical This database contains hundreds of tables that cross-cut the industry both nationally and internationally and is a good source of aggregate statistics.
Statistics The USA.GOV website, assembled by the U.S. General Services Administration, brings together a number of important governmental statistical sources relevant to real estate.
Real Estate Assessment Center This is a portal that provides access to essential information about real estate holdings of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development as well as access to online tools and processes of the Department.
Real Estate Economics This journal provides the results of scholarly research in the areas of Economics; Business; Real Estate; Accounting & Tax; Banking, and Finance & Insurance.
Real Estate Journal From the Wall Street Journal, this site provides news about residential and commercial real estate markets.
Real estate lore : modern techniques and everyday tips for the practitioner / Harris Ominsky. View SMU Library Catalog record
Real estate investing from A to Z [electronic resource] : the most comprehensive, practical, and readable guide to investing profitably in real estate / William H. Pivar. View SMU Library Catalog record
Real estate brokerage [electronic resource] : various factors may affect price competition : testimony before the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity, Committee on Financial Services, House of Representatives / statement of David G. Wood. Perspective in a formal report on the negative effect that brokerage fees and minimum service laws have on consumer choice and the evolving electronic real estate marketplace.
Real Estate Investment and Finance This journal is available in InfoTrac Onefile database. Contents provide coverage of the real estate market and financial trends. [InfoTrac Onefile]
Real Estate Management & Development Industry Profiles Use the Business Source Complete database to locate these profiles which are furnished for major countries and regions of the world. [Business Source Complete]
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COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE
Commercial Property News This publication provides useful data about major property transactions, trends, and industry information. The publication's website may also be helpful.
Farmer Mac (Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation) Farmer Mac provides mortgage financing and insures credit availability and a stable market.
Journal of Property Management (Institute of Real Estate Management) The Journal provides comprehensive coverage of the real estate management industry.
National Association of Industrial and Office Properties The web site has useful links to other sources and displays the Association's publications.
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RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE
Fannie Mae (Federal National Mortgage Association) This government sponsored enterprise deals in mortgage securities to make home ownership more affordable. The website provides useful data about the market.
Freddie Mac (Federal Home Mortgage Corporation) This quasi-governmental corporation deals in mortgage securities to make home ownership more affordable. The website provides useful data about the market.
National Association of Home Builders
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ISSUES
Federal Trade Commission Use the search feature at the FTC site to find current analysis of anti-competitive activities that are receiving oversight.
Radon at the EPA This overview and resource links provide invaluable information for realtors and clients who are concerned about the issue.
IRS Consequences The IRS provide information about real estate issues for partnerships.
Real Estate Issues This trade publication tracks events and trends that will influence the real estate market.
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REGULATIONS
Loan-to-Value Limits The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation provides these limits, along with other information about real estate lending standards, based upon authorization in the U.S. Code.
Texas Real Estate Commission
Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA) This site provides in-depth information for both consumers and real estate professionals about the requirements of RESPA.
Department of Justice Fair Housing Initiative Current actions are highlighted and links are provided to important information including resources at other agencies.
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LICENSURE
Texas Real Estate Commission The Commission provides regulatory oversight and licensure to Texas Realtors. The web site has links to the other state commissions around the nation. The annual report may provide helpful statistics.
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STATISTICS & DATA
American Factfinder Quick access to housing and demographic data from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Building and Industry Data Center (BIDC) A wide variety of data on building permits, home ownership and the real estate market are available through these web links. This site is a service of the state of Texas.
Construction Statistics Data is available at this U.S. Census Bureau site for all types of residential construction.
Data Resources Geospatial and demographic data useful for real estate and other business professionals from Grant Thrall.
Real Estate Firms This Census Bureau link leads to aggregate information about real estate firms and their revenue.
Texas Real Estate Center The A&M site provides publications and pulls together data relevant to the current Texas real estate market from a variety of sources. Visit the publications tab and the data tab for in-depth information about markets, trends, and useful tables.
Texas Residential MLS Housing Activity This data is provided through the Texas A&M Real Estate Center.
U.S. Census Bureau At this link the Bureau provides access to data for building permits. Information selection may be narrowed by location.
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REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS (REITs)
Bloomberg database Use Bloomberg equities search to locate REIT company profiles and performance data. (Bloomberg users must access a dedicated terminal within the Business Information Center)
National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) NAREIT represents those who own income-producing real estate. There is useful information about indexes and current regulatory actions on the site.
Real Estate Investment Trusts This short message from the U.S. SEC introduces the concept of REITs.
REITs from Wikipedia This site provides a good introduction to the rules governing REITs internationally.
Regulatory Impact Assessment for REITs (UK-REITs) This PDF provides insight into the regulatory process for REITs in the United Kingdom.
ASSOCIATIONS
Appraisal Institute Provides research resources, training and support for appraisers worldwide.
National Association of Realtors This is the primary assocation for realtors and represents the profession to external agencies and the government. The website provides useful info about current market trends and tracks the housing market.
National Association of Real Estate Investment Managers Membership in this association is composed of organizations and individual involved in capitalizing real estate investment.
National Multi Housing Council The council is composed of participants in the apartment rental industry. Useful data about market conditions and issue advocacy is available.
Urban Land Institute The Institute is multidisciplinary and provides a variety of programs, including research, publication, and education to foster wise development of urban spaces. An associated foundation offers fellowships and scholarships to students in real estate fields.
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Last Updated: February 2009
