Some developments across West reporting nearly $100 million in transactions
Brokerage hopes lifestyle, low property taxes can overcome drug war stigma
3 key factors holding back buyers
High-income sellers most likely to feel pinch in 2013
Income can help cover mortgage and taxes, or even turn a profit
Second-home owners most likely to feel pinch
Despite recession, demographic often confuses buying power with real wealth
Guests put a premium on activity packages, cool tech
Cash buyers drive sales
Second-home purchases on rise despite drug violence in some regions
Don't let crime keep you from buying beach getaway
New loan rules, spending habits reshape market
Rising currency, California housing crisis fuel buying spree
Real estate parallels in Fredericksburg, Lake Geneva
Lure 'echo boomers' with financial, family benefits