Home Sales Improve in Martinsville, Henry and Patrick Counties For 2012 – 404 homes sold. For 2011 – 391 homes sold

Average sale price rose from $94,787 to $101, 045, comparing 2011 to 2012. One thing that makes a difference is the interest rates historically low and stands at 3.25% for a 30 year fixed rate. December 2012, 42 homes sold compared to December 2011 with 24. As reported by the Martinsville Bulletin on January 6, 2013, page 3C.