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According to the National Association of Realtors
, existing home sales
increased 2.6% to exceed 5 million for the first time in 2014 at an 8 month high. Existing home sales make up an estimated 90% of all home sales.
Median existing home prices rose 4.4% to $212,400 in the second quarter following an impressive 8.3% annual increase in the first quarter. From June 2013 to June 2014, the number of homes for sale rose 6.5% to 2.3 million. “At this slower but healthier rate, homeowners can continue steadily building equity . Meanwhile, for buyers, increased supply with moderate price gains is giving them better opportunities to choose,” NAR chief economist Lawrence Yun said.
What trends are you seeing in your area?
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