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Existing Home Sales at an annual rate of 5.08 million

Monday, Mar 21 2016
Total existing-home sales dropped 7.1 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.08 million in February from 5.47 million in January, thus missing forecasts on decline to 5.34 million. Despite last month's large decline, sales are still 2.2 percent higher than a year ago. Lawrence Yun, NAR chief economist, says existing sales disappointed in February and failed to keep pace with what had been a strong start to the year. 
"Sales took a considerable step back in most of the country last month, and especially in the Northeast and Midwest," he said. "The lull in contract signings in January from the large East Coast blizzard, along with the slump in the stock market, may have played a role in February's lack of closings. However, the main issue continues to be a supply and affordability problem. Finding the right property at an affordable price is burdening many potential buyers."  
 
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