Haven’t been here for awhile. Was gone to Maine…Cape Cod and New York City. Little roadtrip with the family.
Anyway, the inventory levels here in Alexandria and Douglas County are escalating again. Last year showed some signs of a repreive, this year now we have surpassed the levels once held. Here are the statistics:

RESIDENTIAL.Peak Inventory Dates in the Alexandria MLS
9.25.05 482 Listings
6.30.06 657 Listings
7.13.07 663 Listings
8.28.08 658 Listings
9.30.09 617 Listings
6.24.10 667 Listings

LAKEHOMES. Peak Inventory Dates in the Alexandria MLS
10.6.05 233 Listings
7.26.06 375 Listings
7.30.07 417 Listings
8.13.08 402 Listings
8.26.09 413 Listings
6.24.10 429 Listings

I’ll be reporting 2nd quarter sales statistics next week. We’ll see what they have to say for the year.

Source: Greater Alexandria Area Association of Realtors Multiple Listing Service