Realities of Real Estate: What short sales, foreclosures mean to market 

In recent columns, we’ve expressed optimism about the outlook for real estate. We probably don’t need to worry about irrational exuberance any time soon, but 2013 is shaping up to be a year where we’ll see solid growth in terms of both prices and number of homes sold. All the important indicators are pointing north, signaling that better times are ahead.