How are the homes selling in Laurel real estate?  Well, lets look at the sales for zip code 20707.  This area covers West Laurel, Laurel city proper, down route 198, Laurel High School area and Laurel Lakes.  In May of 2008, 22 homes sold.  In June of 2008, 34 homes sold.  And in July of 2008,  27 homes sold in zip code  20707.  All three months showed declines in home sales over last year.  In addition, home prices decreased over the same time period from the year before.  This is good news for first time home buyers in Laurel Md.  and sellers who are moving up.  If you are a seller, you may lose some when you sell, but you will gain it all back on the buying end.