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So, What's Going on in the OLD TOWN ALEXANDRIA Real Estate Market?

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Real Estate Agent with Long and Foster REALTORS (703) 470-4545 0225085927

A year ago, many of us, myself including, were coming off of a breathless quarter of activity;  I remember thinking if it were not for the tax credit, I would be having my best year ever.  It was, indeed, my best quarter, ever, but we all knew it would be short-lived as the federal tax credit would cannibalize many of our sales for much of the rest of 2010. And it did. 

So, to look at the recent market activity in OLD TOWN ALEXANDRIA and realize year-over-year we are UP 1.16% in Total Dollar Sales Volume over this time last time, is pretty impressive.  While it may not sound like a huge increase, when you consider a year ago, we had a mad rush of buyers who wanted that $8,000 tax credit, it's more impressive than it sounds at first.

The Median Sold Price is up almost 14% while the Average Sold Price is Up more than 8%.  And Days on Market?  Down almost 12%.  I'd say all of those numbers are pointing the right direction for the OLD TOWN ALEXANDRIA HOUSING MARKET.

Ellie Shorb
Compass Real Estate - Chevy Chase, MD
Realtor DC, MD & VA Luxury Home Expert

I am impressed with you for sure. I do well remember that credit. What a great idea to pull that information in as you look at 2011 over 2010. Thank you and hope you have a wonderful year!!

May 16, 2011 01:23 PM
Emily Medvec
eXp Realty LLC - Santa Fe, NM
Broker | Realtor | Serving Santa Fe & Northern NM

Old Town Alexandria appears to be on the road to real estate recovery with a bang. As always, I like the way you tell the story behind the numbers.

May 16, 2011 01:54 PM
Michelle Gibson
Hansen Real Estate Group Inc. - Wellington, FL
REALTOR

Susan - The credit definitely increased my business and thankfully it's being holding.  People are so surprised to hear how busy I still am.  Can't say I've seen an increase in price though.

May 16, 2011 04:18 PM
Rebecca Gaujot, Realtor®
Lewisburg, WV
Lewisburg WV, the go to agent for all real estate

Susan and I hope the numbers are going up in Arlington, as I have a condo I am trying to sell.

May 16, 2011 06:12 PM
Susan Haughton
Long and Foster REALTORS (703) 470-4545 - Alexandria, VA
Susan & Mindy Team...Honesty. Integrity. Results.

Ellie:  Thanks for the very kind words!

Emily:  It feels that way, for sure.  Thank you!

Michelle:  I imagine your approach to business has as much to do with the fact you are busy as the credit did. 

Rebecca:  Arlington is in better shape than we are, generally speaking.  They have some really strong zip codes!  Am sure your condo will sell soon.

May 17, 2011 07:36 AM