To get local home sales go to our website     RealEstate@theBains.com           , then look under HELPFUL TYLER AREA LINKS ( left hand side of screen), then go to GTAR MLS Residential Data for Tyler & East Texas.          Statewide 8.46% more homes sold during 4th quarter of 2014, then in the same quarter 2013.  This is from Real Estate Center Research Economist Dr. Jim Gaines.  He also said under 4% interest rates have helped.  Now fewer homes on the market and prices will begin to slowly rise, with a shrinking inventory.  In the last 2 years Texas home prices increased 10%, but will be slower during 2015.  AGAIN WITH INTEREST RATES DOWN, NOW IS A GOOD TIME TO BUY!!