Which websites give real estate price drops by suburb in california?

Question

I am doing research about how much prices have dropped in California between 2006 and 2007. I am told there are websites which track it.

Answer 1

Realty Trac is the only one I know of where it's in easily used format, and their subscription is pretty pricey. Hope you've got a good size grant.

Realist has the information, but it takes a while and it's very organized.

Local MLS listings aren't necessarily exhaustive, but they are pretty easily available. You might be able to convince an agent to help you, and you might even be able to convince the local board of Realtors to sell you access *IF* you can show a legitimate professional need (They've lost every restraint of trade suit that's ever been filed in California)

Alternatively, you can find out by doing the legwork through public records yourself.

Answer 2

Almost for sure this info is not available to the public but summaries are from the newspapers. Go to the local papers on line and read news on real estate. If you go to the MLS on line listings you have to record the prices each week to see the trends. I will be doing the same in south Texas. A good chat with the real estate people will bring the best analysis. Many news reports on available because it has affected mortgages and foreclosures. I was in real estate for years and know how Realtors love to talk.