est Virginia is student population of roughly
nicknamed the "mountain 20,000. With a vibrant art and
state" for good reason. cultural characteristic, you
Situated in the Appalachians, the might be surprised to learn
West Virginia real estate market Morgantown has been rated as high
has peeks and valleys as well. as the 3rd best small city in
which to live in the United
West Virginia States.
West Virginia is somewhat of a Charleston
misunderstood state when it comes
to national recognition. Charleston is the biggest city
Occasionally shown in a negative and capital of West Virginia.
light, the state is actually a Charleston is no great shakes,
tremendous location for outdoor but it is centrally located in
enthusiasts. Rock climbing, the state, which makes the great
hiking, fishing, camping and outdoors readily available in
rafting are available in practically every direction.
practically every part of the
state. Throw in numerous West Virginia Real Estate
historical sites from the Civil
War and West Virginia just might West Virginia real estate prices
be considered a hidden gem. are extremely reasonable
throughout the state. The average
Morgantown price of a single family home in
Charleston, for instance, is
Morgantown is the "college town" approximately $180,000. The
of West Virginia. Home to the average home price drops to
West Virginia University, the $140,000 for single family homes
town is invigorated by the in Morgantown. It's pretty hard
to find prices this low in the Overall, West Virginia is jumping
rest of the country, particularly back onto the national scene
for a town rated the 3rd best in because of low real estate
the United States. For the last prices. Real estate in
12 months, West Virginia real Morgantown, in particular, may be
estate has appreciated at a rate a very good investment.
of a little over 9 percent.
About the Author:
Raynor James is with http://www.fsboamerica.org - FSBO homes for sale by owner. Visit our "sell my home" page at http://www.fsboamerica.org/seller.cfm to list homes for sale by owner.
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