Sentiments concerning the Virginia real estate market remain strong, sustaining the strength from last quarter.

The latest Roanoke College Poll of Virginians shows optimism due to rising incomes and an expectation of lower inflation.

Declining mortgage rates, low home prices and higher incomes are driving real estate market optimism. 

Rising incomes and low prices on certain goods are some reasons that consumers are positive about the economy. 

Virginians agree with Ferguson, Mo., ruling but disagree with decision in New York City choking case.

Virginians strongly support ethics reforms for legislators, but remain divided on Medicaid expansion.

Home buyers and sellers say they are optimistic about the real estate market, largely because of an improving Virginia labor market, rising consumer sentiment and low prices for goods and services. 

Consumer sentiment remains strong in the Commonwealth despite a projected budget shortfall, according to the results of the latest Virginia Consumer Sentiment and Inflation Expectations Report.

A plurality of poll respondents named an economic issue as the most important problem facing the country. 

Most Virginians support a combination of budget cuts and tax and fee increases to offset the state's future budgetary problems.