BEBR also produces the annual Florida Long-term Economic Forecast. The Planning Commission produces population estimates, building permit and other demographic data. National Association of Realtors - NAR produces national, state and metropolitan housing data. Data compiled include median housing prices, existing home sales and a housing affordability index. National Association of Home Builders - NAHB produces a variety of housing and construction data including home ownership estimates, new home sales and prices and the Housing Opportunity Index.
Data are generally at national or metropolitan levels.
The economic indicators indices are contracted to the Conference Board by the US Department of Commerce, Bureau of Economic Analysis. National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc. - a private research organization whose Business Cycle Dating Committee determines the official peak and trough of the economic or business cycle. Dismal Scientist provides national, state, metropolitan, and international economic data and analysis in one web site. Its coverage is extensive both topically and geographically. Colliers Arnold - a private commercial real estate services firm headquartered in Clearwater, Florida.