Currently, in the local MLS there have been 161 sales to date since the first of the year posted in Douglas County in the Residential section of the MLS.

Last year, from the first of the year to August 25, 2010, there were 184 sales.

2009; from the first of the year to August 25, 2009, there were 169 sales

2008; ” , there were 206 sales

2007; ” , there were 225 sales

I think that some of the older real estate veterans are doing quite well in this market. These are seasoned professionals that know that they have to get up a little earlier to get the job done. And with that, the job is getting done.

2011 may show as being the bottom or near the bottom of the market. Presidential election next year, let’s see if we get some “change”.

Source: Greater Alexandria Area Association of Realtors Multiple Listing Service