text: National Association of Realtors track new and existing home sales.  They also have extended information on past trends. (also check with your local Association of Realtors for local information)\n\nThe US census bureau will guide you into demographic trends...the growth of population, jobs, income, etc.\n\nThen you need to study specifics about the area you are interested in.  Check with local and state governments for information regarding zoning laws, incoming (or outgoing) industry, tourism incentives, retiree growth trends, etc.  Look for traffic trends, new roads, spurs, traffic flow and anything else that will directly affect the area you are interested in.\n\nHave fun and good luck.