Looking back to 2009 buyers were scarce and very demanding.  Only great properties with great locations and great prices sold in 2009.  If a property did not have all three of these characteristics the property sat on the market.  In 2010, a few more buyers showed up(11% more than in 2009) and these buyers had less demands than the 2009 buyers, however they still demanded great pricing.   In 2011 while proper pricing is still a requirement, we are seeing something we have not seen in a very long time, multiple bids on properties.  Most buyers have been sitting on the sidelines waiting for the economy to move for the last few years and are ready to make a move.  The good news is that although many are still looking for a deal, they are once again shopping for lifestlye. Read the rest of this entry