Hi Everyone,   I have been really busy and have not had time to update my blog.  Basically, Everything is hitting on all cylinders.  The sales market and appraisal market are as busy as they have ever been.   (at least for me).   It appears that in the appraisal market a lot of attrition has occurred leaving only the better appraisers still standing  (very good thing for the market).  In residential real estate, the sellers are coming back into the market.  The short sale and bank owned properties are still out there, but are selling as fast as they hit the market.  This is leaving opportunity for resale and move up buyers to sell there homes at competitive rates that are typically higher than short sale or bank owned properties.  Buyers realize the benefit of going with a home that is not distressed and are willing to pay a premium for it.  Thats all for now.  Thanks again to all of my clients for keeping us very,  very busy.