Archive for July, 2008

For the first time, looking at the latest real estate numbers provided by Multiple Listing Service (MLS) it is possible to see the national downturn in the market creeping into our area. 

In Buncombe County, for example, the number of homes sold has decreased 27% year to date from January to June 2008 (the most recent numbers available) compared with January to June 2007.  Similarly, in Black Mountain, the number of homes sold has decreased 28% over the same period versus last year.  (more…)