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November 8, 2012

Existing single-family home sales rose in 120 out of 149 metropolitan statistical areas based on closings in the third quarter of 2012 compared with the same quarter in 2011, according to the national Association of Realtors (NAR), while 29 areas had price declines. In the second quarter of 2012, 110 areas showed increases from a year earlier.

October 10, 2012

Lancaster makes executive moves

Lancaster, the paint sundries distributor, has made some executive moves.

Tom Daniels has joined the company in the newly created position of VP sales for the Northeast. He will be responsible for the direct management of the Lancaster sales team and business development for the Northeast market.

The company also appointed Steve Amaral as its new territory manager covering southeast Massachusetts, Cape Cod and Rhode Island.

July 20, 2011

Cancellations deflate existing-home sales

Existing-home sales dipped in June by 0.8%, to 4.77 million from 4.81 million in May, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR). This figure remains 8.8% below the 5.23 million unit level in June 2010, which was the scheduled closing deadline for the home buyer tax credit, the organization noted.

Sales gains in the Midwest and South were offset by declines in the Northeast and West. Single-family home sales were stable, while the condo sector weakened.

April 24, 2008

Existing-home sales fall again in March

Lawrence Yun, NAR chief economist, said the market is performing “unevenly.”...

March 23, 2008

Existing-home sales show gains in February

The pace is expected to pick up this year, according to the National Association of...

February 25, 2008

Home sales slide in January

Existing-home sales rise in the Midwest but fall in other regions of the country....

November 27, 2007

Median home prices higher or stable in third quarter

Most metro areas saw increases despite a decline in existing-home sales....