Virginia Senator Mark Warner has the highest favorable ratings of any statewide elected official. 

Little change in real estate perceptions, Northern Virginia remains strong. 

Virginians are more optimistic about the future of the economy than the nation as a whole. 

More than half of Virginians polled think former Gov. Bob McDonnell did something wrong in his interactions with the CEo of Star Scientific. McDonnell's trial begins next week. 

Mark Warner holds 25 point lead over Ed Gillespie. In possible presidential matchups, hillary Clinton leads three main Republican candidates. President Obama's approval rating down but Congress is lower. 

Sentiments about the condition of the real estate market have changed little since February 2014, with close to 30 percent of respondents feeling more optimistic than pessimistic about the market today and over the course of the coming year.

Tidewater is optimistic with steady sentiment across the state. A brutal winter has turned to spring, bringing renewed economic vigor. 

In early test of possible November match-up, Sen. Mark Warner leads Republican Ed Gillespie by almost 30 points. Virginians also support legalizing same-sex marriage, among other poll results.

Virginia Real Estate Index: Sentiments on the real estate market have improved since November. Sellers are optimistic in No.Va. and Central Va. 

Virginians view of the economy seems to be on an upward trend but the Shenandoah Valley region remains stagnant.