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Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Housing Market Research Manager to join our team and play a key role in delivering insightful and impactful housing market analyses. This position will focus on producing comprehensive housing needs assessments, general residential market research, and Section 42 Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) compliant market studies.

The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in housing data analysis, a solid understanding of affordable housing policy and funding programs, and a passion for helping communities, developers, and housing finance agencies make data-informed decisions that drive positive housing outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Be a part of a collaborative housing research team, providing mentoring and technical expertise.
Coordinate housing market research projects from initiation to final delivery, ensuring quality, timeliness, and client satisfaction.
Conduct and oversee housing needs assessments for cities, counties, and public housing authorities, identifying current and future housing gaps and opportunities.
Prepare LIHTC market studies in compliance with specific Housing Finance Agency (HFA) guidelines
Analyze local and regional housing markets-both rental and ownership-examining pricing trends, vacancy and absorption rates, and supply-demand dynamics.
Collect and interpret data from a variety of public and private sources (e.g., Census, ACS, HUD, HMDA, Zillow, CoStar, state/local databases).
Utilize GIS and spatial analysis tools to assess patterns of housing need, affordability, and opportunity across geographic areas.
Develop compelling visualizations, dashboards, maps, and written narratives to communicate research findings to a wide range of audiences.
Participate in stakeholder meetings, public presentations, and community engagement sessions, as needed.
Stay abreast of national and local housing policies, funding programs, and market conditions that impact housing demand and supply.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Economics, Public Policy, Real Estate, or a related field.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in housing market research and real estate analysis.
Proven experience conducting comprehensive housing needs assessments
Demonstrated expertise in Section 42 LIHTC program compliant market studies
Strong data analysis and modeling skills with proficiency in tools such as Excel, R, Stata, or Python.
Experience working with GIS tools (e.g., ArcGIS, QGIS) for spatial analysis and mapping.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent projects, meet deadlines, and maintain high-quality standards.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to distill complex data into clear, actionable insights for diverse audiences.
Familiarity with federal, state, and local housing funding programs, regulations, and development processes.

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with National Council of Housing Market Analysts (NCHMA) market study standards.
Experience working with federal housing programs such as Section 42, HOME, CDBG, and Section 202.
Background in analyzing both urban and rural housing markets, including knowledge of their unique challenges and opportunities.
Understanding of affordable housing finance structures, including tax credits, bonds, and gap financing tools.
Experience with community engagement techniques, including facilitating focus groups, public workshops, and stakeholder interviews.
Proficiency with real estate data platforms (e.g., CoStar, REIS, Moody’s Analytics) and visualization tools like Tableau or Power BI.

The compensation range for this role is $124,910 to $270,620. Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to skills, experience, qualifications, and geographic location.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Economics, Public Policy, Real Estate, or a related field
Minimum of 5 years of experience in housing market research and real estate analysis
Proven experience conducting comprehensive housing needs assessments
Demonstrated expertise in Section 42 LIHTC program compliant market studies
Strong data analysis and modeling skills with proficiency in tools such as Excel, R, Stata, or Python
Experience working with GIS tools (e.g., ArcGIS, QGIS) for spatial analysis and mapping
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent projects, meet deadlines, and maintain high-quality standards
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to distill complex data into clear, actionable insights for diverse audiences
Familiarity with federal, state, and local housing funding programs, regulations, and development processes

Benefits

The compensation range for this role is $124,910 to $270,620
Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to skills, experience, qualifications, and geographic location

Responsibilities

This position will focus on producing comprehensive housing needs assessments, general residential market research, and Section 42 Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) compliant market studies
The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in housing data analysis, a solid understanding of affordable housing policy and funding programs, and a passion for helping communities, developers, and housing finance agencies make data-informed decisions that drive positive housing outcomes
Be a part of a collaborative housing research team, providing mentoring and technical expertise
Coordinate housing market research projects from initiation to final delivery, ensuring quality, timeliness, and client satisfaction
Conduct and oversee housing needs assessments for cities, counties, and public housing authorities, identifying current and future housing gaps and opportunities
Prepare LIHTC market studies in compliance with specific Housing Finance Agency (HFA) guidelines
Analyze local and regional housing markets-both rental and ownership-examining pricing trends, vacancy and absorption rates, and supply-demand dynamics
Collect and interpret data from a variety of public and private sources (e.g., Census, ACS, HUD, HMDA, Zillow, CoStar, state/local databases)
Utilize GIS and spatial analysis tools to assess patterns of housing need, affordability, and opportunity across geographic areas
Develop compelling visualizations, dashboards, maps, and written narratives to communicate research findings to a wide range of audiences
Participate in stakeholder meetings, public presentations, and community engagement sessions, as needed
Stay abreast of national and local housing policies, funding programs, and market conditions that impact housing demand and supply

Housing Market Research Manager

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