The Virginia Real Estate Index -- Inventories fall and prices rise across the Commonwealth. Central and Northern Virginia and the Tidewater show particular strength, which is driven by sellers' anticipation of higher prices. 

Consumers are optimistic about the condition of the Virginia real estate market, and current opinions reverse a year-long decline.

Real estate markets remain strong, but sellers are concerned rates could rise. 

Strong Virginia labor market, low mortgage rates, declining prices for goods and services drive housing market optimism.

Real estate market remains strong. Buyers concerned about future in Southwest Virginia market.

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

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. 

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

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.

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