Residential Economist

Residential Economist, CoStar Group and Homes.com

Job Description

CoStar Group (NASDAQ: CSGP) is a leading global provider of commercial and residential real estate information, analytics, and online marketplaces. Included in the S&P 500 Index and the NASDAQ 100, CoStar Group is on a mission to digitize the world’s real estate, empowering all people to discover properties, insights and connections that improve their businesses and lives. 

We have been living and breathing the world of real estate information and online marketplaces for over 35 years, giving us the perspective to create truly unique and valuable offerings to our customers. We’ve continually refined, transformed and perfected our approach to our business, creating a language that has become standard in our industry, for our customers, and even our competitors. 

We continue that effort today and are always working to improve and drive innovation. This is how we deliver for our customers, our employees, and investors. By equipping the brightest minds with the best resources available, we provide an invaluable edge in real estate. 

ABOUT THE ROLE

CoStar is seeking a Residential Economist to support our growing residential Homes.com division. Homes.com is reimagining the home search experience for consumers and agents alike. We empower people to discover homes, share insights, and make connections on their terms – disrupting a multi-billion-dollar industry. Homes.com is the fastest-growing real estate portal in the industry, and we are driven to be number 1!

The Economist will develop and implement a data-driven commentary on the US housing market to promote the Homes.com brand and site authority. The Economist will deliver CoStar’s view and outlook for the housing market through written commentary and by responding to media requests. The ideal candidate possesses extensive housing market expertise, strong communication skills, and a proven record of creating analytic content.

The position can be based in Washington, DC, Atlanta, GA, or Richmond, VA.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Working with CoStar’s team of economists, contribute to developing CoStar’s view of the US housing market. Serve as subject matter expert on all housing themes, trends, and topics

• Produce meaningful and insightful written analysis of housing market conditions for the Homes.com platform using Homes.com vast residential data and economic and financial data from our data partners and public sources

• Compose regular news articles highlighting housing market trends for CoStar product

• Collaborate with CoStar’s market and data analysts to create written content on regional housing trends

• With support from CoStar’s PR team, push out data-driven housing market content by providing commentary to national and regional media outlets

• Represent CoStar as a speaker at housing industry events and conferences

QUALIFICATIONS

• Advanced degree in economics, urban planning, real estate, or related field

• Seven or more years of housing market research and communication experience and engagement with the industry and the broader public via publications and presentations

• Proven record of written commentary on the housing market, preferably focused on covering housing affordability issues or new homes trends

• Effective and engaging presentation skills

• Deep knowledge of the US housing market, its players, and its data sources

• Strong analytical and writing skills

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

When you join CoStar Group, you’ll experience a collaborative and innovative culture working alongside the best and brightest to empower our people and customers to succeed. 

We offer you generous compensation and performance-based incentives. CoStar Group also invests in your professional and academic growth with internal training, tuition reimbursement, and an inter-office exchange program. 

Our benefits package includes (but is not limited to): 

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage: Medical / Vision / Dental / Prescription Drug 

• Life, legal, and supplementary insurance 

• Virtual and in person mental health counseling services for individuals and family 

• Commuter and parking benefits 

• 401(K) retirement plan with matching contributions 

• Employee stock purchase plan 

• Paid time off 

• Tuition reimbursement 

• On-site fitness center and/or reimbursed fitness center membership costs (location dependent), with yoga studio, Pelotons, personal training, group exercise classes

• Access to CoStar Group’s Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Employee Resource Groups 

• Complimentary gourmet coffee, tea, hot chocolate, fresh fruit, and other healthy snacks 

We welcome all qualified candidates who are currently eligible to work full-time in the United States to apply. However, please note that CoStar Group is not able to provide visa sponsorship for this position. 

CoStar Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer; we maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing