Economy grew at 3.6% rate in Q3, best in 1.5 years

Revised estimate is much higher than 2.8% first estimated.
Inventory buildup accounts for half of the economy's growth.
More investment shows business confidence, but inventory glut may slow 4th quarter growth.

USA TODAY, Tim Mullaney
http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/12/05/third-quarter-gdp/3877049/

Reasons For Low Inventory

Many Homeowners Are Still Underwater.
Selling a Home Can Be Costly.

Continued Tight Credit Conditions.

Housing Boom & Bust Fallout.

Homeowners Are Taking a Longer Term View of The Housing Market.

http://www.dsnews.com/articles/why-so-few-houses-for-sale-lots-of-reasons-2013-12-09

12 Month Expected Real Estate Price Growth: State by State

http://economistsoutlook.blogs.realtor.org/2013/12/09/expected-price-growth-strongest-in-west-and-south-markets/

"West and in the South expect the highest price increase in the range of about 4-8 percent. 

Tight inventory continues to bolster prices in these areas."

Naples, FL Market Report: November 2013

National Market Report: Nov. 2013

Naples, Florida Market Report: 3Q 2013

Florida Market Report: November 2013