Yes, I know there are foreclosures and short sales out there. Especially outside the beltway. However, we should all remember that we are NOT the typical real estate market that is on the news every night.

We have VERY low unemployment as compared to the rest of the country and that situation is only going to improve with new government spending.

Buyers continue to be suprised that they have to compete for well priced, well maintained and/or unique properties. With the very low interest rates and new government jobs (and contractor, and attorney, and etc., etc) there are buyers out there. Really.

Don't believe me? Here's what Forbes had to say about the DC market for commercial and residential real estate. Yes, we are # 1 for 2009.

http://www.forbes.com/2009/01/21/investment-obama-realestate-forbeslife-cx_mw_0121realestate.html

Jane Jensen

http://www.realvirginiahomes.com

571-228-5656