According to the Multiple Listing Service this morning, sales are hangin in there. Looking at data going back a few years (recession era), this is a real market…no government induced tax credits! Here is the data for sales closed in the Greater Alexandria Area Association of Realtors Multiple Listing Service in Douglas County…

77 Closed Sales: Since 1.1.2011 to 5.20.2011
102 Closed Sales: Since 1.1.2010 to 5.20.2010
80 Closed Sales: Since 1.1.2009 to 5.20.2009
91 Closed Sales: Since 1.1.2008 to 5.20.2008

Source: Greater Alexandria Area Association of Realtors Multiple Listing Service