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What are the best housing markets in West Virginia for 2007?

Answer:
If those "country roads" or the Blue

Ridge Mountains of West Virginia are calling you, you will undoubtedly want to know some things about the West Virginia housing markets.

West Virginia, known largely for its coal mining in industrial American times, is another of those states with a laid-back sense of existence. West Virginia's gross domestic product figures put it near the bottom of the list, nationwide. But that seems to suit the West Virginians; I hear-tell many wouldn't have it any other way!

West Virginia housing markets have felt the same impact and influences much of America experienced during 2007, and foreclosures and other statistics reflect that. According to trulia.com, the following five West Virginia counties experienced the most activity during recent times.

Kanawha: Average listing price = $209,536
Monongalia: Average listing price = $287,201
Berkeley: Average listing price = $265,940
Putnam: Average listing price = $273,227
Jefferson: Average listing price = $348,926