Real estate market warming up

As usual, the real estate market is getting more active as springtime approaches.

According to the Central Lakes Association of Realtors, sales of single family houses in Belleville increased to 54 in February, up from 34 in January.

The average price also increased to $541,000 from $537,000 the month before.

In Quinte West, 39 houses changed hands in February, up from 27 in January. And the average price was also higher at $605,000.  In January the average was $576,000.

And 17 single family homes sold in Prince Edward County, up from January’s 13. The average price jumped to $830,000 from $718,000 in January.