There have been some debates as to whether the U.S. housing market is truly as bad as proclaimed, or whether it is largely perpetuated by the media. From reading local news reports, it does appear that the national picture of doom and gloom may be a tad overblown. Here are a few stories from the local fronts:

1. Glenwood Springs, Colorado

2. Charlotte, NC

3. Jefferson County/Mt. Vernon, Illinois

4. Albany, NY

5. Boston, Mass.

6. Clarksville, Tenn.

7. Syracuse, NY

8. Seattle, Wash.

9. Austin, Texas

10. Bismarck, ND

11. Salt Lake City, Utah

12. San Juan County, NM

And this little gem, Real Estate Not Deflating in Entire U.S. See? It’s not all doom and gloom! But if you live in one of the areas of the U.S. that are suffering (and they’re certainly out there), stay tuned to learn some innovative selling techniques.