Research and Course Guides: Real Estate and Housing Industry Resources: Professional Associations

Professional Associations

Professional organizations keep a close watch on what's going on in their markets to share with professional members. Look at these websites for market statistics and information on trends.

American Real Estate and Economics Association
Organization publishes "Real Estate Economics" journal and strives to support academic researchers and real estate professionals.
Minneapolis Area Association of Realtors
A local organization committed to supporting the real estate market in the Minneapolis/St Paul metro area.
Minnesota Commercial Association of Realtors (MNCAR)
A local organization focused on providing a community of professionals in Minnesota. Publishes annual local market research reports.
National Association of Home Builders
A trade organization created to provide information and support to those who create housing. Their website is great at keeping up-to-date on current news and trends.
National Association of Realtors
Founded in 1908, this organization works hard to provide its member the information and support they need to be successful.
Minnesota Realtors
Minnesota association of realtors.

Gale Directories

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Access to Gale directories, including the following: Brands and Their Companies, Encyclopedia of Associations, Encyclopedia of Business Information Sources, Gale Directory of Publications and Broadcast Media, Market Share Reporter, and Ward's Business Directory of U.S. Private and Public Companies.