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U.S. Government
Councils of Governments and/or Metropolitan Planning Organizations
Demographic & Economic Resources
Sites for Appraisers
Real Estate Resources


U.S. Government

U.S. Census Bureau - www.census.gov
Serves as the leading source of quality data about the nation's people and economy. Demographic information and analyses on topics like People & Households, Business & Industry, Geography and much more are made available on the site.

National Center for Health Statistics - www.cdc.gov/nchs
A rich source of information about America’s health. As the Nation’s principal health statistics agency, they compile statistical information to guide actions and policies to improve the health of the people. They are a unique public resource for health information - a critical element of public health and health policy.

Aging Activities at the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) - www.cdc.gov/nchs/agingact.htm
Trends in Health and Aging site is at the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). They research and disseminate data in the areas of aging and chronic diseases. Their efforts are devoted to the following projects:
• Trends in Health and Aging site
• Longitudinal Studies of Aging
• Federal Interagency Forum on Aging-Related Statistics
• Research on aging and chronic diseases.

Census State Data Centers - www.census.gov/sdc/www
A cooperative program between the states and the Census Bureau to make data available locally to the public through a network of state agencies, universities, libraries, and regional and local governments. The SDCs are official sources of demographic, economic, and social statistics produced by the Census Bureau. These data are made available by the Census Bureau to the SDCs at no charge (fees may be charged for customized products). The SDCs make these data accessible to state, regional, local and tribal governments, and non-governmental data users at no charge or on a cost-recovery or reimbursable basis as appropriate.

Consumer Price Index - www.bls.gov/cpi
Produces monthly data on changes in the prices paid by urban consumers for a representative basket of goods and services. Price indexes are available for the U.S., the four Census regions, size of city, cross-classifications of regions and size-classes, and for 26 local areas. Indexes are available for major groups of consumer expenditures (food and beverages, housing, apparel, transportation, medical care, recreation,education and communications, and other goods and services), for items within each group, and for special categories, such as services.

Top Government Websites - www.fedworld.gov/gov-links.html
Part of the FedWorld.gov which is a program of the United States Department of Commerce. The page provides links to the top Government websites.

California Demographics - www.dof.ca.gov/HTML/DEMOGRAP/Druhpar.htm
The Demographic Research Unit of the California Department of Finance is designated as the single official source of demographic data for State planning and budgeting.

Association of Bay Area Governments -
ABAG serves as the regional Census Data Center and publishes its own forecasts. Detailed information on current and future population, employment, and housing are available at the census tract level. ABAG's biennial Projections series provides long-term forecasts through a series of computer models that have been widely recognized in academic literature. Model results are relied on by transportation and air quality agencies, local government, and private industry. ABAG also performs research and analysis on a variety of subjects, including retail sales, income distribution, regional migration, patterns of business development, and regional infrastructure.

State of California Home Page - www.ca.gov/state/portal/myca_homepage.jsp
A source of information regarding Calfornia, including education and training, business, and health and safety, consumers and families, and labor and employment.

 

Councils of Governments and Metropolitan Planning Organizations

Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) - www.abag.ca.gov
Regional planning agency for the San Francisco area offers information on planning projects, the region, and services. Includes an online GIS.

Butte County Association of Governments (BCAG) - www.bcag.org
An association of the cities of Biggs, Chico, Gridley, Oroville, the Town of Paradise and the County Butte. BCAG is responsible for the preparation of all federal and state transportation plans that secure funding for the region's highways, transit, streets and roads, pedestrian and other transportation system improvements. BCAG also provides a forum for study and resolution of regional transportation issues. In addition to transportation planning, BCAG serves as the Census Data Center for the region and is responsible for preparation of the Regional Housing Needs Study which identifies the distribution of the region's affordable housing.

Council of Fresno County Governments (COFCG) - www.fresnocog.org
A voluntary association of local governments, one of 25 in California and 522 nationwide. Fresno COG fosters intergovernmental communication and coordination, undertakes comprehensive regional planning with an emphasis on transportation, provides for citizen involvement in the planning process and supplies technical services to its member governments.

Council of San Benito County Governments - www.sanbenitocog.org
Designated as the Regional Transportation Planning Agency for San Benito County. The site provides Comprehensive land use plans, EIR for Regional Transport Plan.

Coachella Valley Association of Governments - www.cvag.org

Merced County Association of Governments (MCAG) - www.mcag.cog.ca.us
An association of city and county governments. The data presented on this site is intended to aid writers, researchers, and planners in finding statistical information about jurisdictions within Merced County. It is largely compiled from 2000 Census Data, although other sources are used as noted. All of the information on this web page is free and available for public use.

Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) - www.mtc.dst.ca.us
The Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) is the transportation planning, coordinating and financing agency for the nine-county San Francisco Bay Area.

Kern Council of Governments - www.kerncog.org
Better known as Kern COG, Kern Council of Governments is an association of city and county governments created to address regional transportation issues. Although regional transportation planning is its primary role, Kern COG also functions as the state-designated Census Data Center Affiliate for the Kern Region and the Kern Motorist Aid Authority.

Mendocino Council of Governments - www.mendocinocog.org
Acting as the Regional Transportation Planning Agency, MCOG programs or allocates various types of state and federal transportation funds to Caltrans, the County of Mendocino and the four incorporated Cities of Ukiah, Fort Bragg, Willits, and Point Arena. In addition to projects on state highways and within its five member jurisdictions, MCOG helps support transportation activities of the North Coast Rail Authority, California Western Railroad, Mendocino Transit Authority, local airports, and others. Projects involve planning, capital improvements, rehabilitation and maintenance, fleet replacement, and intermodal transit centers.

Association of Monterey Bay Area Governments - www.ambag.org
The Association was organized for the permanent establishment of a forum for planning, discussion and study of regional problems of mutual interest and concern to the counties and cities in Monterey, San Benito, and Santa Cruz Counties; and for the development of studies, plans, policy and action recommendations.

Orange County Council of Governments - www.occities.org
The Orange County Division serves cities: a) To educate and stimulate, encourage and coordinate the communications of ideas and information among city officials 2) To develop broad support on issues and advocate those views to other governmental agencies and the public and 3) To improve the quality of life in cities by assisting city officials to make services more efficient and more responsive to the citizens of our cities.

Sacramento Area Council of Governments(SACOG) - www.sacog.org
Provides transportation planning and funding for the region, and serves as a forum for the study and resolution of regional issues. In addition to preparing the region’s long-range transportation plan, SACOG approves the distribution of affordable housing in the region and assists in planning for transit, bicycle networks, clean air and airport land uses. SACOG is undertaking a major effort to link transportation and land development more closely.

San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) - www.sandag.cog.ca.us
Carries out multiple responsibilities in transportation, regional growth management, and land use authority near airports. These interrelated charges permit a more streamlined, comprehensive, and coordinated approach to planning for the region's future without the need to create costly new government. In addition, one of the best sources of information about regional planning and research work can be found on this Web site.

Santa Barbara County Association of Governments (SBCAG) - www.sbcag.org/index.htm
SBCAG has federal and state legislated responsibilities to provide various planning activities such as Regional Growth Forecast, Census Information, Airport Land Use Commission. SBCAG has responsibility for all regional transportation planning and programming activities like Transit Planning, Passenger Rail Planning etc.

Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) - www.scag.ca.gov
SCAG is involved with Maintenance of a continuous, comprehensive, and coordinated planning process resulting in a Regional Transportation Plan and a Regional Transportation Improvement Program, Development of demographic projections plus the integrated land use, housing, employment, transportation programs, measures, and strategies portions of the South Coast Air Quality Management Plan, as well as serving as co-lead agency for air quality planning for the Central Coast and Southeast Desert air basin districts.

Shasta County Regional Transportational Planning Agency (SCRTPA) - www.scrtpa.org/
The responsibility of SCRTPA includes development and adoption of Transport Policy Direction, Review and coordination of transportation planning, Preparation and endorsement of an Overall Work Program, A Regional Transportation Plan.

Sierra Economic Development District & Sierra Planning Organization (SEDD & SPO ) - www.sedd.org
SEDD provides both technical and financial services and resources. On the technical side, SEDD acts as a liaison between business and local government funding sources. SEDD helps the public body apply for funding and provides the expertise in administration, marketing, loan packaging and credit approval.

San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments (SGVCOG) - www.sgvcog.org
Responsible for coordinating outreach to minority and low-income community members regarding the Regional Transportation Plan.

San Joaquin Council of Governments (SJCOG) - www.sjcog.org
Serves as the regional transportation planning agency and a technical and informational resource for these jurisdictions. While regional transportation planning is its primary role, SJCOG also takes a look at population statistics, airport land use, habitat and open space planning, and other regional issues. SJCOG also fosters intergovernmental coordination, within San Joaquin County and with neighboring jurisdictions, the state and various federal agencies.

San Luis Obispo Council of Governments (SLOCOG) - www.slocog.org
Addresses issues of mutual concern among local agencies within the San Luis Obispo Region. The agency serves as a forum for transportation planning and area wide issues, preparing regional plans and programs. SLOCOG serves as a regional transportation planning agency for federal and state programs, and addresses other area wide issues as mutually desired.

Western Riverside Council of Governments(WRCOG) - www.wrcog.cog.ca.us
The purpose of the WRCOG is to unify western Riverside County so that it can speak with a collective voice on important subregional and regional issues. Working together and sharing resources through WRCOG is cost-effective by reducing duplication of effort, and the consensus achieved by member entities allows western Riverside County to more effectively advocate its positions and augment its standing within the region. The WRCOG, which is comprised of members representing 15 local jurisdictions in western Riverside County, is an important mechanism for the collective examination of issues that are subregional or regional in nature and transcend individual political boundaries.

 

Demographic & Economic Resources

Bureau of Labor Statistics - www.bls.gov
The principal fact-finding agency for the Federal Government in the broad field of labor economics and statistics. The BLS is an independent national statistical agency that collects, processes, analyzes, and disseminates essential statistical data to the American public, the U.S. Congress, other Federal agencies, State and local governments, business, and labor. The BLS also serves as a statistical resource to the Department of Labor.

Bureau of Economic Analysis - www.bea.doc.gov
BEA is one of the world's leading statistical agencies. BEA produces some of the most closely watched economic statistics that influence the decisions made by government officials, business people, households, and individuals. BEA's economic statistics, which provide a comprehensive, up-to-date picture of the U.S. economy, are key ingredients in critical decisions affecting monetary policy, tax and budget projections, and business investment plans.

US Department of Health and Human Services - www.os.dhhs.gov
The United States government's principal agency for protecting the health of all Americans and providing essential human services, especially for those who are least able to help themselves. The site furnishes access to many different sources of national health statistics.

The Consortium for International Earth Science Information Network (CIESEN) - www.sedac.ciesin.org
Prrovides an archive of georeferenced data files containing census information that spans the United States and its territories.

The Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) - www.ffiec.gov/webcensus/ffieccensus.htm
FFIEC has Census Reports for 1997 through 2002 at the census tract level.

 

Sites for Appraisers

The Appraisal Institute - www.appraisalinstitute.org
An international membership association of professional real estate appraisers, with more than 21,000 members and 99 chapters throughout the United States, Canada and abroad. The Appraisal Institute also houses the Lum Library, which provides support for the research needs of members as well as the profession at large. The Lum Library section of our Web site allows members to retrieve for full text articles and more.

REIS - www.reis.com
Provides commercial real estate performance information and analysis at the metro (city), submarket (neighborhood) and property level. The site provides a lot of reports like Metrotrend, Construction Works, Transaction Monitor etc.

National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts - www.nareit.com
NAREIT is the representative voice for U.S. REITs and publicly traded real estate companies worldwide. Members are real estate investment trusts (REITs) and other businesses that own, operate and finance income-producing real estate, as well as those firms and individuals who advise, study and service these businesses. NAREIT provides numerous programs, publications and services to its members as well as to nonmembers.

RealtyRates.com™ - www.realtyrates.com
Provides investment, financial and market data as well as other useful online resources for real estate analysts, appraisers, brokers, developers, investors, lenders and borrowers.

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) - www.fema.com
FEMA's mission is to lead the effort to prepare the nation for all hazards and effectively manage federal response and recovery efforts following any national incident. FEMA also initiates proactive mitigation activities, trains first responders, and manages the National Flood Insurance Program.

ApartmentGuide.com - www.apartmentguide.com
An online resource to assist in finding apartments for rent and other valuable apartment living resources with photos, floor plans, etc.

Globest.com - www.globest.com
Delivers up to the minute field reporting on breaking leasing, financing, sales, development and mergers and acquisition transactions.

 

Ordinance.com - www.ordinance.com
Fee-based service providing access to land use ordinances, zoning maps, applications, checklists, design guides, listed by state, and searchable.

Municipal Code Corporation - www.municode.com
Contained on this website are Codes for more than 1,600 local governments in searchable online databases, and information about many other services and products including custom publishing and document management.

LLR Engineering - Civil Engineer

 

Real Estate Resources

Overseas Property Investment Company - www.key-universal.com
Key Universal is based in London’s financial district and led by experienced property developer Anish Verma. We specialise in securing stakes in highly viable projects in emerging markets during the very early stages of development and passing on the resulting financial advantage to our clients.

Apartment Rental Listing - www.apartmentlinks.com
Browse through our free rental apartment listing to locate your dream home with all the modern amenities. Log on now for details!

Mortgages - www.earth.co.uk
UK mortgage advisor providing free mortgage quotes to UK homeowners and first time buyers looking for property to purchase.

Home Refinance Loans - www.homefinanceguru.com
Refinance your home loan with Home Finance Guru.

Atlanta Real Estate - www.crye-leike.com/areas/atlanta_real_estate.php
Crye-Leike is the leading Mid-South real estate company, with offices now in Atlanta, Georgia.

New Homes PA - www.woodstone-homes.com/pages/communities.html
What matters to us is not how many homes we build, but how well each home is built and how satisfied our homeowners are with their Investment.

Prefab Steel Buildings - www.citysteel buildings.com
Prefab steel building experts at City Steel Buildings.

San Fernando Valley Real Estate And Nearby San Fernando Valley Area Real Estate Agent - www.aboutlahomes.com/
If you are looking for San fernando Valley real estate agent that will help you, to purchase commercial property in Chatsworth, Sherman Oaks, Northridge, or nearby San Fernando Valley. Contact aboutlahomes.com to fulfill your desire.

Scottsdale Luxury Real Estate - www.efineliving.com/findahome.asp
For home buyers looking for the best that Arizona has to offer.

Laurel MD real estate agents - www.mymarylandcastle.com
Find Laurel MD real estate agents with the exclusive real estate company in Maryland.

Alpharetta painting contractor - www.kimberlypainting.net
Contact the top rated painting contractor in Alpharetta Georgia today!

Jaco Real Estate Agents - www.cb-jaco.com
Find Jaco and Costa Rica real estate agents and homes for sale with the exclusive real estate company in Jaco, Costa Rica!

Property Management in Massachusetts - www.propertykeep.com/managers/ma-Massachusetts-management.aspx
Use our site to find property managers nationwide. Commercial or residential property managers – create a free listing today!

Property Management in Holyoke, Massachusetts - www.propertymanagementfinder.com/managers/MA-Holyoke-Massachusetts.aspx
Find a good residential or commercial property management company using our free service. Property managers can use our site to find clients by listing their property for free.

Houses for Rent in Norfolk County, Massachusetts - www.housesforrent.ws/rental/MA-Massachusetts-Norfolk.aspx
Browse our free listings to find houses for rent, duplexes, townhouses, condos or apartments for rent. Landlords and property managers can also list their rental homes by placing a free classified ad.

Business-Inc.Net - www.business-inc.net
Web directory

Search San Diego Real Estate for free just like a San Diego real estate agent. Find homes, condos, investment properties and much more.

Search for Lake Forest California real estate on the Lake Forest MLS.

The Zia Group is a Santa Barbara Real Estate team serving Santa Barabara, Carpinteria, Summerland, Montecito, Santa Ynez, Hope Ranch and Goleta selling residential homes and investments.

John Nazareno is an East Bay Real Estate agent serving Hercules, Pinole, Berkeley, Albany and El Cerrito, Contra Costa County Real Estate and Solano County Real Estate selling residential houses and homes.

With a few clicks of the mouse, you can access San Diego Real Estate on North County Luxury Homes unique mapping technology.

Looking for a redding ca realtor? Search everything the web has to offer at www.inforedding.com!

Visit www.hillaryandcharles.com for all your Laguna Beach Real Estate needs.

iRealEstateGroup.com - www.irealestategroup.com
Free search for executive suites, virtual office, virtual offices, flexible office space, business centers, new york conference rooms and office rentals for any city worldwide. We offer 3 years or less with flexible plug and play office space. You just sign a rental agreement today and move in tomorrow.

Bank Foreclosures - www.fastcashinrealestateforeclosures.com
We offer the most valuable foreclosure information online! Find current Bank Foreclosures listed in all 50 states.

Charleston Real Estate - www.bettygales.com

The Steve Howell team offers expertise with Las Vegas Real Estate and homes in Nevada.

Seattle Real Estate - www.firstexclusive.com
Let First Exclusive help you find Seattle real estate and homes in the Northwest.

Orange County Real Estate - www.canadaygroup.com
Orange County's #1 Luxury RealEstate expert with over 25 years experience. Exclusive OceanFront Estates in Laguna Beach, Laguna Niguel, Newport Beach, Newport Coast, San Juan Capistrano, San Clemente, and Dana Point.

www.danaanderson.com - Las Vegas Area Real Estate, Henderson, Summerlin, Green Valley, Anthem, Seven Hills, Southern Highlands, and More
The Las Vegas Real Estate Whittaker team is highly knowledgeable and experienced in the entire Las Vegas Valley Real Estate market for Listing and Relocating in greater Las Vegas and Henderson in Clark County, Nevada. Personal Service, Professional Results. Contact Dana Anderson-Whittaker at (702)300-SOLD (7653) or Dana@DanaAnderson.com.

Seattle Real Estate Agents - Seattle Team Real Estate agents are based in Kirkland, but help buyers find homes all over the Seattle Area.

North Georgia Real Estate - www.themountainsonline.com
Blue Ridge real estate agent helps find homes and investment properties in North Georgia, Southeastern Tennessee, and Southwestern North Carolina areas including Ellijay Georgia, Blue Ridge Georgia, Blairsville Georgia, Murphy North Carolina, Ducktown Tennessee, Copperhill Tennessee.

Seattle Real Estate - www.dkbell.com
Seattle real estate agents features real estate services and Homes Search Listings in the Seattle area. Home buyer and seller assistance. Seattle homes and properties in Magnolia, Queen Anne, Wallingford, Bryant, Ravenna, Green Lake, Capitol Hill, Ballard, Belltown, and Madison Park.

California Mortgage - www.findmyloanonline.com
California mortgage information available at this website loaded with FREE reports, mortgage calculators, and a FREE home buying guide that reveals the insider secrets big banks don't want you to know.

Myrtle Beach Condos and Relocation - Myrtle Beach Condos for sale and Relocation Information. Free MLS Real Estate Search in Myrtle Beach

Small Business Loans - www.MerchantLoans.com
MerchantLoans.com provides loans of up to $1,000,000. Cash in as little as 72 hours. No application fees.

Real Estate Investors Investment Clubs in Maryland, Virginia & Washington DC - www.therealestateinvestmentqueen.com/investors.htm
Real Estate Investors -Visit therealestateinvestmentqueen.com to find real estate in the Washington area, real estate investing training. Find Washington homes and real estate for sale by using therealestateinvestmentqueen.com

 

 


 

 

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