NAR: April Existing-Home Sales Tick Up 0.2% as Inventory Rises
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NAR reports April existing-home sales rose 0.2% month-over-month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.02 million, with inventory up 5.8% to 1.47 million (about 4.4 months’ supply). Sales were flat year-over-year, while the median price increased 0.9% to $417,700. The Housing Affordability Index stood at 110.6 and affordability improved across regions. Mortgage rates averaged 6.33% in April. Regional detail shows Midwest and South up, Northeast unchanged, and West down, with second-home purchases contributing to demand.
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