Graph: 2010 Albemarle County Single Family Home Sales 30% Lower Than 2001 Sales

2010 single family ("detached") home sales rose approximately 8% over 2008 and 2009, fueled by the Federal Homebuyer Tax Credit, which expired April 30, 2010.  The tax credit was in place both years, and offered up to $8k for First Time and, in 2009, "Move Up" home-buyers.

66% of all 2010 sales were in the "First Time" price category of under $300k. Consequently, in the second half of the year,