Credit Suisse Monthly Survey of Real Estate Agents for May 2011
Each month Credit Suisse conducts a survey of Real Estate Agents from around the country. They are asked about what they are experiencing in their markets. It's a rather bare bones survey, with the results published the following month.
Typically, I just scroll over to see what's going on in Portland, but I do look at the other markets, particularly the trends: Traffic, House Prices, Incentives.
The Portland Metro Market is on Page 37 -- And house prices are down, and traffic is down. No surprises there.
Two Florida markets have "THUMBS UP" in their Traffic trends: Jacksonville and Sarasota
Credit Suisse Monthly Survey of Real Estate Agents - May 2011

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8 Comments on Credit Suisse Monthly Survey of Real Estate Agents for May 2011
Hmm...interesting, though. Who better to interpret trends, than those in the trenchs.
I work in the Sarasota Market and it has certainly been on fire. I have closed 5 so far this year and I have 6 pending. 3 of which are new builds, one from lennar (mentioned in your report). Builders are offering insane incentives for agents, 2 of my 3 were 5% deals. Not bad on a $450,000 sale.
great info, great read and something to think about.
I love that you provide this Carla! Looks like San Antonio is still doing good!
Carla,
Great to credit suisse is still doing this report. I participated for about a year and then they stopped sending them. It was always full of good information.
Hi Li . . . yes, the trenches ;-)
Hey Christina -- glad you notice the trend is improving in your market!!
Hi Realty Execs . . . absolutely!
Hey Scott -- survey says . . . HA HA HA
Hi Brenda . . . every month I look to see the thumbs up. We'll get there . . .
Hey Nicole -- if you want to continue, I'm sure you could. Thanks for your comments!
If they are referring to the entire Washington, DC METRO area, I am baffled. We are cranking over here.