I do these posts as much for myself as I do for you readers, in large part to keep a check/pulse on the market. Some pockets of the market are smoking hot; others notsomuch. Home prices feel … interesting.

Albemarle County:

• In 2015, 358 homes were listed in March. 390 in March 2016
• In 2015, 208 homes went under contract March. 221 in March 2016
• In 2015, 581 sold March. 592 in March 2016 (this and the pending numbers will change as Realtors update the MLS)

Charlottesville City:

• In 2015, 118 homes were listed in March. 113 in March 2016
• In 2015, 71 homes went under contract March. 82 in March 2016
• In 2015, 192 sold March. 186 in March 2016 (this and the pending numbers will change as Realtors update the MLS)

I’m going to be writing in more detail about these numbers for the April monthly note. Interested?

Questions about the market? Call or email anytime. 434-242-7140 or jim@realcentralva.com.