Why this page exists
A methodology is only credible if the inputs are inspectable.
Every statistical claim ties back to a named public source. This page lists them, their refresh cadence, and where they show up in the site.
Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
FRED — mortgage rates (MORTGAGE30US, MORTGAGE15US), aggregate homeowner equity (HOEREPUSQ156N), national HPI (CSUSHPISA).
U.S. Census Bureau — ACS
ACS 5-Year Estimates — population, median age, share 65+, median home value, owner-occupancy.
HUD USPS Crosswalk
ZIP-to-CBSA mapping for localization.
National Association of Realtors
Existing-home sales context and Generational Trends.
ATTOM Data Solutions
Parcel records, AVM, recent comparable sales. Commercial partner under license.
Shift-Certified network outcomes
Anonymized transaction outcomes used for quarterly model recalibration.