John,
The MLS is an extremely powerful tool, many of these data bases will run up to date local market analysis. This feature is typically under the "TOOLS" link and can be customized to the dates and specific properties that you are interested in pursuing. Best of luck!

Mark C. Cleary
RE/MAX Legacy
Associate Broker
713.303.8924
MarkCCleary@Gmail.com

The easiest way is to ask a local agent here in the Tupelo area. I would be glad to get you any information you need. My email is zerotoclosed@yahoo.com. No obligation, no pressure. Just happy to help.
Thanks,
Brad Franks
Crye-Leike Realtors

Hey John,

Trulia, believe it or not, is the best up-to-date market analysis site that I have seen aside from a Real Estate Agent. I am an agent in Oxford, MS and there are certain websites that agents can access to pay a fee for to get up-to-the-minute updates. Unfortunately, most of the companies do not offer this feature to agents in small areas such as Oxford. Tupelo uses a different MLS system known as FLEX. Ask you agent these questions:

A.) Do you use top producer?
B.) Are you capable of using Market Snapshot with FLEX MLS?

You can actually find this out for yourself at Topproducer.com

It will take a little bit of asking around, but this is the only way (That I know of) tha you can get useful up-to-the-minute market info.

John, you could check with the county court office and see the property deed transfers for the area you are researching.

John,

As mentioned below, you can speak with your local agent to assist you in getting local comps for properties in Tupelo.

Are you investing there, or looking to move from the area? We do a lot of business in DeSoto County, MS, and have a great broker there. All I'm trying to say is that she may be able to help you if you are looking to invest in the northern part of MS.

Lastly, should you ever have any questions about investing, please feel free to browse our website at http://www.erealtyinvestors.com. We work with people like you from across the US, helping them purchase safe real estate investments that will assist them in acquiring wealth through the long term. Our services to you are free, as we get paid by the seller/builder.

So, if you do have any questions, or just want to chat on the phone, we can be a good source for you.

By the way...when the Toyota plant is finished, it will most likely attract new workers and people to the area, which can lead to some additional gains on your home.

Feel free to contact me at anytime, and happy investing!

Denton Ward
eRealtyInvestors
http://www.erealtyinvestors.com

A Realtor is the best way to find an accurate market analysis. I don't know of a site that gives you the actual sold price of homes in your area. Although it is public information in our state, there is not a way to easily access that information. You are right in not wanting to call your agent often to ask such questions. Giving out free information does not make money and does use our time. If you have a good working relationship with your agent, maybe they won't mind.