Real estate trends is a generic term used to describe any consistent pattern or change in the general direction of the real estate industry which, over the course of time, causes a statistically noticeable change. This phenomenon can be a result of the economy, a change in mortgage rates, consumer speculations, or other fundamental and non-fundamental reasons.

U.S. government involvement

The United States of America (U.S.) Department of Justice Antitrust Division announced the launch of a new web site in October 2007 to "educate consumers and policymakers about the potential benefits that competition can bring to consumers of real estate brokerage services and the barriers that inhibit that competition." Among other findings, they report that certain new sales models can reduce consumer home sales costs "by thousands of dollars. For example, in states that allow open competition, some buyer's brokers rebate up to two-thirds of their commission to the customer, and some seller's brokers offer limited-service packages that let sellers list their homes on the local multiple listing service (MLS) for as little as a few hundred dollars."

The DOJ web site, Competition and Real Estate, includes a link to the real estate laws of each U.S. state and how they support or inhibit real estate brokerage competition.

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Tue Aug 31 06:10:15 2010

What are the general pricing trends in Real Estate in Charlotte, NC?
Q. I'd like to understand what I can expect in my upcoming home search in Charlotte, NC. I'm looking in South Charlotte and Union County and would like to find something under construction or less than 10 years old, and priced around $500k. I've heard recently of builders offering concessions of up to 20% and am wondering if this is accurate and/or also carrying over into the resale market. Thanks!
Asked by Pete R - Tue Dec 4 21:15:39 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I doubt you have heard about builders in the Charlotte area offering 20% concessions. Charlotte is one of the areas in the country that is appreciating in price and where it isn't a buyer's market (it is pretty well balanced). You will easily be able to find something built in the last 10 years and priced around (or much less) than $500k. Part of the reason that Charlotte is stable and increasing in price (increases 8% year over year this past quarter) is it didn't experience the vast run up of other areas. You will have quite a selection in that price range of very nice houses. good luck!
Answered by Rush is a band - Tue Dec 4 23:39:03 2007

anyone know the best place to get local real estate market trends info..?
Q. im designing a website and need this information included. Not sure the best way to do that just yet, but I really need to find the info so I can decide how to apply it. thanks
Asked by parrothead - Mon Jul 14 15:40:24 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
How can I get info on HOUSE VALUE trends?
Q. Is there a website offering info on real-estate value trends by state/zip code or other similar stuff?
Asked by Mary_mountain_lover - Fri Jul 20 15:10:59 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. www.zillow.com, check it out! The only bad thing about this site, is if you are in a area that doesn't have much coverage it won't give you much info. If you are in a major city, then its pretty good. so, hopefully you're in a major metropolitan area...
Answered by brian c - Fri Jul 20 15:18:42 2007

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