Cameron's Blog

I recently came across a report from Realtor.com that shows search trends in various markets around the United States.  This data compares searches in July 2008 to July 2007.  It is pretty interesting that consumers are searching significantly more in the markets that have been publicized as bein...

On August 26th, 2008, the OFHEO released their quarterly home price appreciation report.  This report gathers data from conforming, conventional mortgages secured through Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac.  For that reason, this index has received some scrutiny, since it only covers loan up to $417,000. ...

On August 14th, 2008, the National Association of Realtors issued their 2nd quarter Metropolitan Area Existing-Home Price report. This report is always interesting since it is really more comprehensive, in my opinion, than the Case-Shiller index (which only evaluates 20 major metro areas) or the ...

I am fortunate enough to live and work in a market which is still enjoying appreciation, and a relatively low absorption rate when compared to the rest of the country.  Much of the United States isn't as fortunate, but I'm a little confused why consumers and the news media continue to ask, "where...

Greenville SC Absorption Rate I have decided to add a new chart to my quarterly analysis of the real estate market in Greenville, South Carolina.  This graph will depict the absorption rate for single-family homes, condos, and townhomes in the Greater Greenville area.   What is the absorption rat...

Greenville SC Real Estate Statistics I have taken a significant amount of time compiling sales data from the past 5 years.  I have created the charts below by taking data from the Greater Greenville SC MLS.  This data represents the single-family homes and condos sold from 1/1/03 through 6/30/08....

Greenville SC Real Estate Statistics I have taken a significant amount of time compiling sales data from the past 5 years.  I have created the charts below by taking data from the Greater Greenville SC MLS.  This data represents the single-family homes and condos sold from 1/1/03 through 6/30/08....