MarketGraphics Research Group, Inc. provides comprehensive new home and residential development research and forecasting starting from a single market in Nashville, Tennessee to it's current roster of 39 markets spread across 21 states. MarketGraphics is a recognized leader in the new home market research industry. Founded in 1988 by Edsel Charles, the company has been family-owned since its inception. Under Mr. Charles’ leadership, MarketGraphics has seen remarkable growth. MarketGraphics’ philosophy is to track the market conditions to determine if the industry is under-building or over-building in any given area and price-point. MarketGraphics provides interpretation of market conditions, inventories of new homes and lots, planning commission approvals of new developments, historical and projected demands by price point, forecasts of housing activity for future years, and comparisons of local activity to national and regional trends. MarketGraphics’ new home market research provides invaluable insight for national, regional, and local builders; developers; banks; retailers; investors; suppliers; dealers and distributors; healthcare institutions; planners; utility companies; Realtors; appraisers; and city and national government offices. MarketGraphics has been invited to bring their research and abilities to the table locally and nationally, participating in a review of the zoning and planning guidelines for various counties in Tennessee. MarketGraphics offers a highly personalized service aimed at providing structure to the strategic planning efforts of its clients. Utilizing its market data, MarketGraphic helps its clients understand how their company’s strengths can have the most success in the housing and development market. Among many areas of expertise, the MarketGraphics Associates have extensive knowledge of the building, development, remodeling, lending, appraisal, and consulting aspects of the new home industry.