TAPS Indicators – the Basics

The TAPS (Technical Analysis Point Score) indicator is an easy to understand, graphical way to show the results of complex Technical Analysis (TA) ‘Studies.’
The simple ‘slider ball’ can move a total of five notches starting from far left (Weak) to far right (Strong).
If the ball position has moved since the prior period,
Current Market Conditions
These charts, maps and indicators represent the most currently available Technical Analysis ( "TA") of National, State and Local Real Estate Markets.
TA is visual, relying on Supply and Demand charts because these charts also track the most important and most elusive driver of future price trends: Market Psychology.
TA has become the dominant methodology for predicting stock, bond, commodity and currency market cycles worldwide and is used by ALL major investment banks and international trading desks as the underlying basis for TRILLIONS of dollars in DAILY investment transactions. HousingAlerts is the first, most accurate and and we're pretty sure the only LOCAL real estate market cycle prediction service on Planet Earth! :-)
STAR Indicators

The STAR momentum indicators show the 'energy' behind any market. For a sustained up-cycle, it MUST be supported by momentum. Market Psychology influences momentum but is not the only driver.
The first step in locating investment candidates is evaluating the STAR indicators. Each of the six 'triggers' represent a distinct Technical Analysis (TA) 'event.'
The left-most columns are Short-Term triggers and carry far less significance than the Long-Term indicators on the right.
However, all Trend Reversals (up or down) BEGIN with the short term triggers. They provide early-warning signals, especially when they develop a consistent pattern of changing colors (from green to red, or red to green) 'growing' from left to right.
Green means positive, upward sloping momentum. Red means the opposite. Yellow occurs when, in the current period, the slope/direction changed for that trigger.
Markets that do not display a consistent color pattern; with seemingly random horizontal color changes from one period to the next, especially in the long-term triggers, are generally lacking ANY momentum, and are poor investment markets for Leveraged Appreciation.
STAR Momentum Indicators
Market Momentum (STAR) Indicators
Your State: USA
The STAR momentum indicators show the ‘energy’ behind any market. For a sustained up-cycle, it MUST be supported by momentum. Market Psychology influences momentum but is not the only driver.
The first step in locating investment candidates is evaluating the STAR indicators. Each of the six ‘triggers’ represent a distinct Technical Analysis (TA) ‘event.’
The left-most columns are Short-Term triggers and carry far less significance than the Long-Term indicators on the right.
However, all Trend Reversals (up or down) BEGIN with the short term triggers. They provide early-warning signals, especially when they develop a consistent pattern of changing colors (from green to red, or red to green) ‘growing’ from left to right.
Green means positive, upward sloping momentum. Red means the opposite. Yellow occurs when, in the current period, the slope/direction changed for that trigger.
Markets that do not display a consistent color pattern; with seemingly random horizontal color changes from one period to the next, especially in the long-term triggers, are generally lacking ANY momentum, and are poor investment markets for Leveraged Appreciation.
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TAPS Indicators

The TAPS (Technical Analysis Point Score) indicator is an easy to understand, graphical way to show the results of complex Technical Analysis (TA) 'Studies.'
The simple 'slider ball' can move a total of five notches starting from far left (Weak) to far right (Strong).
If the ball position has moved since the prior period, it will have a series of arrows behind it. If the arrows are on the left, that signifies a move from the left, from a weaker to a stronger position, and vice-versa.
Each detailed TA Study has its own slider ball indicator and consists of dozens to hundreds of individual calculations (collectively referred to as 'algorithms').
These detailed algorithms are aggregated and weighted to produce higher level Summary slider indicators until the top-level, overall score is attained.
Technical Analysis Point Score
(TAPS) Indicators
USA: USA
This is the Technical Analysis Point Score ranking for ONLY that particular city. It ignores any impact State, Regional or National market TAPS scores may have on that local market.
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Real Estate Cycle Charts

Charts showing the annual appreciation or decline in real estate values over time are visual snapshots of Supply and Demand forces in action. Technical Analysis (TA) relies on these charts because they accurately reflect what ACTUALLY happened.
The practice of TA consists of what are called "Studies" – different sets of calculations and algorithms proven over time. These Studies include Market Psychology, the most powerful driver of all.
Because real estate is so cyclical (compared to the Stock Market, for example), relatively simple Studies can be used to accurately track local markets.
Using these charts and Studies, HousingAlerts.com deciphers the data into two broad categories:
1) Market Momentum (the Six Trigger Alert Report or 'STAR')
and...
2) TA Point Score (TAPS)
Long Term Real Estate Cycles
Your State: USA
Charts showing the annual appreciation or decline in real estate values over time are visual snapshots of Supply and Demand forces in action. Technical Analysis (TA) relies on these charts because they accurately reflect what ACTUALLY happened.
The practice of TA consists of what are called “Studies” – different sets of calculations and algorithms proven over time. These Studies include Market Psychology, the most powerful driver of all.
If you want to know more about HosuingAlerts just click here to learn more.
The data and tools seen above in our HousingAlerts Widgets pull the most accurate data in the industry and distills it down to user-friendly values.
We are always reviewing and refining our system to ensure our Algorithms are as accurate as they can be.
Our goal is to empower our users to have full confidence in their Real Estate Investing plans.
If you want to know more about HousingAlerts just click here to learn more.
Current Market Conditions
These charts, maps and indicators represent the most currently available Technical Analysis ( "TA") of National, State and Local Real Estate Markets.
TA is visual, relying on Supply and Demand charts because these charts also track the most important and most elusive driver of future price trends: Market Psychology.
TA has become the dominant methodology for predicting stock, bond, commodity and currency market cycles worldwide and is used by ALL major investment banks and international trading desks as the underlying basis for TRILLIONS of dollars in DAILY investment transactions. HousingAlerts is the first, most accurate and and we're pretty sure the only LOCAL real estate market cycle prediction service on Planet Earth! :-)
Master Score (raw)
This is the best single indicator (if you only want to look at ONE indicator). The “Master Score” is a proprietary algorithm that integrates our data into both a 'raw' score or a 'percentile ranking.'
The 'raw' score indicates the 'absolute' market strength (or weakness) compared to previous local and national real estate cycles.
Master Score (pct)
This is the best single indicator (if you only want to look at ONE indicator). The “Master Score” is a proprietary algorithm that integrates our data into both a 'raw' score or a 'percentile ranking.'
The 'raw' score rating indicates the 'absolute' market strength (or weakness) compared to previous local and national real estate cycles.
1) Higher Scores (towards RED colors) indicate market strength.
2) Low scores indicate flat, declining or otherwise crummy investment markets.
3) If both STAR and TAPS indicators are Orange/Red, check Wealth Phase Indicator for confirmation market is investable.
4) Rank against other investable markets.
5) Obtain full detailed micro market, Wealth Phase and emerging market analysis inside HousingAlerts.com®


1) Higher Scores (towards RED colors) indicate market strength.
2) Low scores indicate flat, declining or otherwise crummy investment markets.
3) If both STAR and TAPS indicators are Orange/Red, check Wealth Phase Indicator for confirmation market is investable.
4) Rank against other investable markets.
5) Obtain full detailed micro market, Wealth Phase and emerging market analysis inside HousingAlerts.com®


1) Higher Scores (towards RED colors) indicate positive market momentum but do not necessarily signal an investable market.
2) Low scores never indicate an investable market.
3) Obtain full detailed micro market, Wealth Phase and emerging market analysis inside HousingAlerts.com®


1) Higher Scores (towards RED colors) indicate positive market momentum but do not necessarily signal an investable market.
2) Low scores never indicate an investable market.
3) Obtain full detailed micro market, Wealth Phase and emerging market analysis inside HousingAlerts.com®


1) Higher Scores (towards RED colors) indicate market strength.
2) Low scores indicate flat, declining or otherwise crummy investment markets.
3) Rank against other investable markets.
4) Obtain full detailed micro market, Wealth Phase and emerging market analysis inside HousingAlerts.com®

1) Higher Scores (towards RED colors) indicate market strength.
2) Low scores indicate flat, declining or otherwise crummy investment markets.
3) Rank against other investable markets.
4) Obtain full detailed micro market, Wealth Phase and emerging market analysis inside HousingAlerts.com®

1) Higher Scores (towards RED colors) indicate market strength.
2) Low scores indicate flat, declining or otherwise crummy investment markets.
3) Rank against other investable markets.
4) Obtain full detailed micro market, Wealth Phase and emerging market analysis inside HousingAlerts.com®

1) Higher Scores (towards RED colors) indicate market strength.
2) Low scores indicate flat, declining or otherwise crummy investment markets.
3) Rank against other investable markets.
4) Obtain full detailed micro market, Wealth Phase and emerging market analysis inside HousingAlerts.com®

1) Higher Scores (towards RED colors) indicate market strength.
2) Low scores indicate flat, declining or otherwise crummy investment markets.
3) Rank against other investable markets.
4) Obtain full detailed micro market, Wealth Phase and emerging market analysis inside HousingAlerts.com®

1) Higher Scores (towards RED colors) indicate market strength.
2) Low scores indicate flat, declining or otherwise crummy investment markets.
3) Rank against other investable markets.
4) Obtain full detailed micro market, Wealth Phase and emerging market analysis inside HousingAlerts.com®

1) Higher Scores (towards RED colors) indicate market strength.
2) Low scores indicate flat, declining or otherwise crummy investment markets.
3) Rank against other investable markets.
4) Obtain full detailed micro market, Wealth Phase and emerging market analysis inside HousingAlerts.com®

1) Higher Scores (towards RED colors) indicate market strength.
2) Low scores indicate flat, declining or otherwise crummy investment markets.
3) Rank against other investable markets.
4) Obtain full detailed micro market, Wealth Phase and emerging market analysis inside HousingAlerts.com®

1) Higher Scores (towards RED colors) indicate market strength.
2) Low scores indicate flat, declining or otherwise crummy investment markets.
3) Rank against other investable markets.
4) Obtain full detailed micro market, Wealth Phase and emerging market analysis inside HousingAlerts.com®

1) Higher Scores (towards RED colors) indicate market strength.
2) Low scores indicate flat, declining or otherwise crummy investment markets.
3) Rank against other investable markets.
4) Obtain full detailed micro market, Wealth Phase and emerging market analysis inside HousingAlerts.com®

1) Higher Scores (towards RED colors) indicate market strength.
2) Low scores indicate flat, declining or otherwise crummy investment markets.
3) If both STAR and TAPS indicators are Orange/Red, check Wealth Phase Indicator for confirmation market is investable.
4) Rank against other investable markets.
5) Obtain full detailed micro market, Wealth Phase and emerging market analysis inside HousingAlerts.com®


1) Higher Scores (towards RED colors) indicate market strength.
2) Low scores indicate flat, declining or otherwise crummy investment markets.
3) If both STAR and TAPS indicators are Orange/Red, check Wealth Phase Indicator for confirmation market is investable.
4) Rank against other investable markets.
5) Obtain full detailed micro market, Wealth Phase and emerging market analysis inside HousingAlerts.com®



The data and tools seen above in our HousingAlerts Widgets pull the most accurate data in the industry and distills it down to user-friendly values.
We are always reviewing and refining our system to ensure our Algorithms are as accurate as they can be.
Our goal is to empower our users to have full confidence in their Real Estate Investing plans.
If you want to know more about HousingAlerts just click here to learn more.