text: real estate annual growth 2006-2010? i am looking for some statistical growth projections for the real estate market for the next few years. specifically a year-by-year growth estimate of the current number and expected increase in:  population, home buyers, houses and any other real estate market segment. a prediction of the future interest rate based on the economic forecast will also be useful. 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)  the us census bureau will guide you into demographic trends...the growth of population, jobs, income, etc.  then 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.  have fun and good luck.