All Neighbors in Silver Lake, OH
Top Neighbors: The magic behind the mirrors
You will never have to pay to be listed as a top neighbor. Period. That important detail clarified, let's discuss how we arrive at two "top neighbors" for a given region:
Localism is a bustling collection of hyper-local communities, and the top neighbors should reflect those members who are most active. When ranking users in a given region, several factors are considered. To get your foot in the proverbial door, you need to have posted at least one "Localism" article or photo for the region.
The very best way to quickly rise to #1 is to post high-quality local content. Keeping a steady strem of incoming posts and photos will massively tilt the scales in your favor.
What doesn't count toward the top neighbor ranking? ActiveRain points and community sponsorships. The top neighbor spots will always go to the most active members in a region. We want to create a level playing field that encourages the growth of communities — talent and dedication are required to win the day.
The price fluctuated more during the years based on the mix of homes being sold versus the overall market conditions. The average sales price for 2007 was $200,134 and has been above $190,000 since 2000 with the exception of 2001. 
The average sales price peaked in 2005 at $217,869. In 2000, the average sales price was $190,200. It dipped to $169,239 in 2001 and re-bounded to $200,244 in 2002. It then increased to $214,892 in 2003, and dropped to $210,422 in 2004. It then increased to $217,869 in 2005, dropped to $197,442 in 2006 and increased to $200,134 in 2007. 
There were 34 sales closed in 2007, as compared to 40 sales closed in 2006, 36 in 2005, 39 in 2004 and 38 in 2003. The average period of time it took to close escrow decreased to 115 days, from 143 days in 2006. These figures are not precise, as not all sales are reported to the Multiple Listing Service.
