During the 3rd quarter of 2011, there was a 21% increase in the number

The good news continues, more optimism is spreading among real estate experts that will show the the new year some good cheer. According to press from the National Association of Realtors, the news is good for homes in 2012.

Decorating the Christmas tree, checking your shopping list, and bracing for relatives may be part of your Yuletide rituals, but what if you were in the middle of selling your home?