This document provides an overview of the national and Richmond, VA housing markets. For the national market, pending home sales, inventory levels, home prices, and forecasts are presented showing an improving market. The Richmond market summary shows that after declines from 2005-2010, the number of single family home sales has increased each year since 2011. Sales for 2012 are up from 2011 levels. Condominium sales have also risen since 2011. Overall, the data indicates the local housing market is recovering.