Sometimes just a look at a month-to-month comparison will tell a whole story. Looking at December 2011 versus December 2010 is such a case. In December 2010 there were 3,399 active listings with an average list price of $554,845. While in December 2011 there were 2,880 active listings with an average list price of $612,171. In December 2010, the average close price was $499,792, while in December Continue Reading