Well there we go. Almost every article in the news this week is touting a return to a positive property market in Sydney. Even the top end markets are getting positive press.This blogger has maintained for years the entire market is built around buyer confidence. Apart from interest rate drops during the past few months, not a lot has changed regarding actual market conditions. I have always been fascinated by the many dynamics at play in the market. Could it be that the market was not that bad prior to the last month? Is it the media that talks up the market & buyers respond accordingly?What about Auction clearance rates?Lets not forget that only a small amout of homes are sold under an Auction campaign!Many are sold via private treaty.Auction clearance rates are not actually an accurate guide to the state of the market. Yes they help with tracking a trend & Auction clearance rates are often the first indication of the market moving in any given direction.The key to monitoring the market is perspective.Yes the market is moving to a more positive state – however in my view it was never that bad anyway!