Home sales have risen for three consecutive years in the tri-county region. Prices increased over 2011, and the Charleston Trident Association of Realtors hopes the price stabilization will continue.

Charleston-area market trends: 2009-2012

Tri-county home sales

Year
Berk
Chas
Dorch
2009
1,994
4,043
1,979
2010
2,123
4,579
1,803
2011
2,224
4,982
1,785
2012
2,299
5,987
1,930

Tri-county home prices

Year
Berk
Chas
Dorch
2009
$163,000
$226,000
$161,285
2010
$165,345
$235,000
$159,666
2011
$162,475
$219,916
$160,000
2012
$167,500
$228,000
$167,500

Read the full article in the Charleston Business Journal HERE.