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Sales of existing homes increased 2% in July

Existing home sales bounce back in July, but remain ‘tepid by historical standards’

Luke Baynes

Inventory reached its highest level since May 2020

Real Estate

Sales of existing homes increased 2% in July

Existing home sales bounce back in July, but remain ‘tepid by historical standards’

Luke Baynes

Inventory reached its highest level since May 2020

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Pending home sales fell 0.8% month over month in June and were down 2.8% from 12 months ago, according to NAR.

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