As housing recovers, prices in many markets across the U.S. have shot up. In fact, RealtyTrac reported that the median sale price of U.S. single-family homes and condos in October had reached its highest level since September 2008. Price appreciation and the lure of foreclosures created a feeding frenzy for real estate investors willing to pay cash and made it harder for traditional buyers to compete. But experts say that 2015 will be marked by a return to normalcy and balanc

Sentiment concerning the Virginia real estate market remains strong although little has changed over the year despite falling mortgage rates. Sellers are particularly optimistic about the coming year, while home buyers are more so about the current market. Differences exist by region, with sellers being particularly optimistic about the real estate market in Northern and Central Virginia. Overall sentiments about the condition of the Virginia real estate market are down sligh