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NJAR® Governmental Research
Foundation
The NJAR® Governmental Research
Foundation (GRF) was formed in 1999 to
research issues pertaining to land-use
policies and other issues that would impact
residential and commercial property owners.
The GRF goal is to raise awareness of these
issues by conducting public policy research
and presenting practical solutions to
improve overall quality of life in New
Jersey's communities.
NJAR® Governmental Research Foundation
Releases Supplement to Migration Patterns Report
The NJAR® Governmental Research Foundation (GRF) released a report in May, 2010 detailing the migration patterns of people moving in and out of New Jersey. The study,
Where Did They Come From and Where Are They Going? Migration Patterns and New Jersey Housing Markets 2007, is a supplement to a comprehensive report detailing the migration patterns of Garden State residents from 2001-2006.
Using the American Community Survey (ACS), a critical element in the Census Bureau's reengineered decennial census program, the report places a special emphasis on understanding the impact these migration patterns have on the state’s housing market. The study showed that in 2007, New Jersey lost over 38,000 residents. Based on an average household size of 2.78 in the 2006 ACS, this converts into a loss of 13,899 households. In the previous report, New Jersey lost more than 135,000 residents between 2001 and 2006.
View the full 2007 report or highlights in the
GRF press release.
NJ REALTORS® Poll Reveals Voters are at a Breaking Point over Property Taxes
A recent poll by the NJAR® Governmental Research Foundation (GRF) continues to show that New Jersey voters have serious concerns about New Jersey's future and high property taxes. The survey showed that 70 percent of registered voters believe that New Jersey is moving in the wrong direction, while 93 percent believe that property taxes are too high in the Garden State. When asked what is the most important issue that the state government should focus on, the number one answer (45 percent) was reducing taxes and government fees.
In addition, respondents also gave their views on issues, including energy efficiency and eminent domain. The survey showed that 60 percent of people oppose point of sale mandates on energy efficiency ratings and upgrades if it makes housing more expensive and properties more difficult to sell or buy. With regards to eminent domain, 83 percent of the public opposed allowing the use of eminent domain for the purposes of economic development.
NJAR® GRF commissioned this poll to get a sense of the public's opinion on critical issues such as taxes, affordable housing and land use. The poll of 800 randomly selected registered New Jersey voters found that people continued to be focused on the economy and fiscal matters.
A webinar on the poll was presented to NJAR® members, the public and media on December 2, 2009. Representatives from the NJAR® GRF and American Strategies, Inc. offered in-depth information on the poll findings.
REALTORS® Examine the Impact Migration Patterns Have on the Housing Market
Where Did They Come From and Where Are They Going? Migration Patterns and New Jersey Housing Markets 2001-2006
The study analyzes the current migration patterns of people moving into and out of the Garden State. New Jersey has lost more than 135,000 residents due to net migration patterns since 2000. In order to further understand the processes underlying this negative net migration and its implications for future population growth and housing markets in New Jersey, this study takes an in-depth look at domestic migration patterns in and out of the state of New Jersey between 2001 and 2006. Using the American Community Survey (ACS), the report places a special emphasis on understanding the impact these migration patterns have on the state’s housing market.
NJ REALTORS® Take a Closer Look at Homeownership and Rental Affordability
Unveil an Online, Interactive New Jersey Specific Paycheck to Paycheck Database
On June 12, 2009 the GRF unveiled an online, interactive database prepared by the nationally recognized Center for Housing Policy that compares wages for selected occupations with the costs of owning and renting a home. The purpose of the New Jersey specific Paycheck to Paycheck database is to examine housing affordability around the state.
Paycheck to Paycheck provides custom charts examining the affordability of homes in all 21 counties in New Jersey for workers in 29 different occupations. Paycheck to Paycheck uses a common set of data applied in a consistent way to examine housing affordability. To view the database, visit www.njar.com/paycheck2paycheck.
Read the GRF press release to determine the New Jersey findings and data.
Download the New NJAR®
Governmental Research Foundation Flyer
The GRF has created a
new flyer that describes the research projects that are currently being worked on, as well as the ones that have already been completed. Let everyone you know about the valuable research available to the public by circulating this useful flyer to your colleagues, clients, friends and family.
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