Identify Emerging Markets Before They're Obvious
Data-driven market selection for smarter development decisions. Find undersupplied markets with unmet demand using official government data.
Trusted data sources
Stop Guessing. Start Knowing.
Transform your market selection process with demand-driven intelligence.
Guessing which markets have unmet demand
Quantified demand analysis shows exactly where opportunities exist
Spending weeks on manual market research
Complete market analysis in minutes with automated data processing
Struggling to justify market selection to investors and lenders
Professional reports backed by official government data
Inconsistent methodology across different markets
Standardized analysis using industry-standard economic methodologies
Missing emerging markets while competitors find them first
Identify high-growth markets before supply catches up to demand
Built for Developers
Everything you need to validate markets and justify development decisions.
Demand Forecasting
Project future demand based on employment trends, population growth, and economic indicators.
All Property Types
Analyze demand for multifamily, retail, office, industrial, hospitality, and self-storage.
Market Comparison
Compare multiple markets side-by-side to identify the best opportunities for your portfolio.
Investor-Ready Reports
Generate professional PDF reports and Excel exports for investment committees and lenders.
Supply/Demand Gap
See where demand exceeds supply to find undersupplied markets ripe for development.
Official Data Sources
Built on Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Census data for credibility with stakeholders.
Demand Analysis for Every Property Type
Whether you develop multifamily, retail, office, or industrial — W.A.L.D.O has you covered.
Questions from Developers
Common questions about using W.A.L.D.O for development decisions.
W.A.L.D.O analyzes employment growth trends to project future demand before it shows up in traditional real estate metrics. By understanding where jobs are being created, you can identify markets where housing and commercial demand will follow.
W.A.L.D.O supports demand analysis for multifamily, retail, office, industrial, hospitality, and self-storage. The platform uses property-type-specific methodologies to project demand based on relevant economic drivers.
CoStar focuses primarily on existing properties, rent comps, and transaction data. W.A.L.D.O focuses on demand forecasting — understanding WHERE demand is coming from before supply catches up. We analyze employment growth to predict future demand, not just report on current market conditions.
Yes. W.A.L.D.O generates professional PDF reports with clear visualizations and methodology explanations. The reports include data sources, making them suitable for investment committees, lenders, and equity partners who expect transparency.
Our analysis uses industry-standard economic methodologies taught in professional courses like CCIM CI 102. The accuracy depends on the underlying government data, which is the same data used by federal agencies and major research institutions. We provide transparent methodology so you can understand exactly how conclusions are reached.
W.A.L.D.O covers every Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) and county in the United States — over 380 metros and 3,000+ counties. If the BLS and Census track it, you can analyze it.
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