NATIONALLY: Although the national real estate market remains on a somewhat fragile path, there is a great deal of optimism around the country that the market has turned the corner and is moving in a positive direction. This optimism is being expressed across the board from consumers to real estate professionals to large and small home builders. This is best displayed by the confidence level of home builders, which according to the National Association of Home Builders has reached its highest level since 2007 based on their Sentiment Index, and this confidence seems to be moving into all...

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