Lawrence Yun, NAR chief economist, said the extent of an expected recovery hinges on better access to affordable loans. “Things are beginning to improve, but the availability of affordable mortgages is uneven around the country and sometimes within metropolitan areas,” he said. “As anticipated, we continue to look for a soft first half of the year, for both housing and the economy, before notable improvements in the second half. Some time is needed for FHA and new conforming jumbo loans to become widely available.”

Let’s take a look at the Portsmouth VA real estate market activity for this April to see how the spring is looking so far: 

The number of sold Portsmouth VA real estate listings decreased this April. Sales were down 10 percent compared to April 2007, with 11 less homes sold. The median sale price increased 7 percent or $12,000, while the average sale price decreased 2 percent or almost $3,687. Market times increased 44 percent to 82 days.

As you can see, Portsmouth VA real estate sales have not started to rebound. This strong buyers market means Portsmouth VA sellers need to price their homes competitively and have them in tip-top condition for buyers to think twice about buying.

Portsmouth VA home buyers have all the balls in their court. Inventory is high. Prices are moderate and interest rates are near historic lows.

Read more about Portsmouth VA real estate market trends:
Virginia Beach Real Estate: Hampton Roads Market Trends-April 2008
South Hampton Roads Real Estate Area Market Report Portsmouth StatisticsSouth Hampton Roads Real Estate Market Report March 2008
Hampton Roads & Virginia Beach Real Estate Market Trends

Portsmouth VA real estate sales decreased by 20 percent in February compared to February 2007, with market times increasing 40 percent. The median price increased stayed the same at $160,000 and the average sales price declined 7 percent to $164,715.
 

Now is a GREAT time to be buying Portsmouth VA real estate. To learn more about Portsmouth VA real estate, please contact us at 866-222-0158 #550 or visit ButlerTeamHomes.com. To begin searching for southern Virginia homes, please use our complimentary MLS search. 

Interested in knowing what your Portsmouth VA home is worth? Visit HRHouseValue.com.
 

Statistics compiled from Real Estate Information Network. They are deemed reliable, but not guaranteed. 

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