Trulia sees surge in consumer real estate interest

(SAN FRANCISCO. California) The online real estate information site Trulia.com reported recently a surge in the numberof consumers doing property searches on the site and a substantial increase in consumer networking, as well.

The company said page visits were up 40 percent in January- compared to a year ago -and that activity on its blogs. And queslion and answer sections was up by 115 percent.

Trulia co-founder Pete Flint said. "In Reality, consumers were engaged more than ever and we believe the dramatic increased engagement in January is a good indication that consumer optimism is on the risk." (http://www.trulia.com).