Home to the state capital of Montpelier, with Barre being the most populous municipality, the Washington County real estate market is robust yet challenging. A drop of 15% in homes available for sale failed to meet buyer demand resulting in a 27% decline in closed sales. As a result, the median sale price jumped by nearly 16%. As we write this report, we are saddened by the flood damage sustained throughout much of the county during severe, July storms. Homes and businesses alike are cleaning up and hoping to rebuild. The short- and long-term effects of this devastation have yet to be realized.