But recently after reviewing other houses that are selling for top dollar on short sales and REO's we are suddenly seeing a trend with houses higher than normal with more lived in look.

Good point on checking those bills over a 24 month period and look for any spikes or trends up.Thank you for the information as I can add it to the due diligence process.

Granted Ballard is one of the hottest neighborhoods in Seattle over the last few years but, that's still a lot.

Rainbow days ahead.Movoto.com's real estate trends report is showing that average price reductions have reached 5+ year lows (their data only goes back 5 years).

(Hint: I've done direct mail before, but it was always targeted, now I'm looking to spam everyone and look for trends).If you're an expert at this kind of thing, I'd really like to talk to you.

Typically you can access quarterly data for free on their sites.I also attend countless real estate lectures/conferences that typically focus on market trends/conditions.

I knew it was a great rental market (60% rental in the city as opposed to 40% owner occupied) and despite the population trends and Kodak I knew from living there that there was still economic development and growth.

Basically you are looking for trends and not necessarily wanting to get bogged down too much.

I would like to begin wholesaling properties in the Nashville market and eventually own multiple single/multi-family homes to invest in and sale.Haven't seen too many investors from Nashville posting to forums about the current market and its trends so I thought I should jump out there and introduce myself!

The trend seems to be Big Name Investors becoming Mentors & putting on Seminars!!