The first quarter 2013 Virginia Home Sales Report has been released and year-over-year state wide indicators show that the housing market in Virginia continues to experience steady improvement. Sales increased 3.35 YOY in the first quarter and are … [Read more...]

Interesting story in the Financial Times about how immigrants to the U.S. have not only been key to the housing recovery, they will remain key to the market. It’s based in part on a report from Housing America and the Mortgage Bankers … [Read more...]

It’s not small, it’s “cozy.” It’s not in the middle of nowhere; it’s “private.” It’s not poorly insulated and falling apart; it’s “rustic.” And now, as Cindy Jones over at … [Read more...]

Kudos to the Bristol Tennessee-Virginia Association of Realtors for hosting a debate forum for for City Council candidates — something the association has been doing for many years.  Whatever your political views, it’s good for … [Read more...]

Real estate investors have helped the market recover. But for the long-term health of the market, maybe they should stop now. (To be clear: By “investors” I mean people and companies that buy single-family homes to turn them into rentals, … [Read more...]

Fredericksburg Realtor Penny Traber (of 1st Choice Better Homes & Land) was named Citizen of the Year by the Fredericksburg Free-Lance Star, and is in the running to be named Virginian of the Year, an award given by the Virginia Press … [Read more...]