New Census Definitions Coming to Enterprise
Diane Begin
pr@zondahome.com
The latest Enterprise for iPad 13.5 release brings a significant update to housing market intelligence with the introduction of the National Market Report. This report consolidates key proprietary indices, economic indicators, and housing trends into a single, real-time view—helping industry professionals track market shifts, assess risk, and make data-driven decisions more efficiently.
National Market Report: A Comprehensive View of U.S. Housing Trends
The National Market Report is designed to provide actionable insights across multiple data sources, saving users time by bringing together essential housing and economic trends in one place.
Key Features of the National Market Report
- Proprietary Indices & Market Analysis – Track shifts in sales, supply/demand imbalances, and over/under market valuation.
- Observed Market Activity – Monitor Starts & Closings (overall and by price range), Vacant Developed Lots (VDL), Quick Move-In inventory, and Active Projects.
- Top Builder & Project Rankings – Identify top-performing builders and active projects based on sales performance.
- Comprehensive Public & Proprietary Data – Includes deed data trends, economic indicators (jobs, income growth, household formation), affordability metrics, mortgage rates, and more.
- 50+ Exhibits & Expert Commentary – Organized into six sections with real-time updates as new data becomes available, plus a monthly expert analysis.
A condensed National Market Snapshot is also available, providing a quick view of the most important housing indicators.
Expanded County Market Reports: More Granular Insights
In addition to the National Market Report, this release expands County Market Reports, adding 146 new counties to help users drill down beyond major metro areas.
These reports provide the latest housing market conditions for 146 counties, offering a comprehensive look at supply, pricing, economic trends, and distress data. A detailed historical perspective on growing markets is becoming increasingly relevant in today’s housing landscape. Each report compiles key housing metrics in one location, alongside expert narratives that add local insights on market shifts. Users can access:
- Supply and demand metrics – Tracking inventory changes and new home construction activity.
- Pricing trends – Analyzing shifts in median closing prices and affordability.
- Distress indicators – Understanding foreclosure activity and potential risks.
- Economic and demographic insights<– Evaluating job growth, household income trends, and population changes.
- Market forecasts – Assessing future housing demand and growth potential.
- Median Closing Price trends – Tracking long-term price movements.
- Household Growth insights – Analyzing shifts in population and household formation.
- Jobs vs. Unemployment metrics – Evaluating local employment conditions.
- Building Permits data – Monitoring new construction trends and future supply.
- Closing Volume by Price Range – Understanding which segments are driving market activity.
A condensed County Market Snapshot is also available, providing a streamlined view of key housing indicators at the county level.
Important Update Requirement
To access the latest features and data enhancements, please log out of the app and attempt to sign back in. You will be prompted to update your Enterprise for iPad application to version 13.5 before continuing.
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