The increasing trend in existing home sales activity continued through January, and for the first time rose above year-ago levels when the home buyer tax credit was in effect. This marks the sixth monthly increase since July when the tax credit expired, and indicates a recovery that’s gaining a firmer footing without government support.
seems like a credible source. employed by non other than a real estate broker. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jay_Papasan
I noticed this has been swept under the ‘always upbeat al’ rug…
prices down 18%
http://www.asinj.com/revaluation/docs/assessmentlists/216/Ho%20Ho%20Kus%20Assessments%20by%20Line.pdf
funny how realtors now say ‘we never used assessed value in describing market value to buyers’…..funny how we never heard this before >>>