Florida's housing market in 1Q 2006: Median price up, sales ease

ORLANDO, Fla. -- May 15, 2006 -- In first quarter 2006, Florida's housing sector followed the national trend, demonstrating signs of a market adjusting to rising mortgage rates, higher inventory levels and a better balance between buyers and sellers. Statewide sales of single-family existing homes totaled 45,864 during the three-month period, a decrease of 20 percent compared to 57,532 homes sold during the same quarter a year ago, according to the Florida Association of Realtors® (FAR).


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