Homebuilders and real estate agents say 2009 was a good year locally, despite a depressed market around the country.
Terry Becker, President of the Home Builders Association of Fargo-Moorhead, says he's not surprised that housing starts were up for the first time in four years.
F-M Area Realtors Association President Peggy Isaakson says home sales were up six-percent over 2008 with an average selling price of 158-thousand dollars.
Both credit a resilient economy, along with tax credits and incentives.
