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Florida’s Existing Home And Condo Sales Rise In May

Sales of existing homes in Florida rose 18 percent in May, marking 21 months that sales activity has increased in the year-to-year comparison, according to the latest housing data released by Florida Realtors®.  In Florida's year-to-year comparison for condos, 6,779 units sold statewide last month compared to 4,845 units in May 2009 for an increase of 40 percent.

Read The Story From The Florida Association Of Realtors

Sarasota 2009 New Construction 75% Below Previous 20-Year Low

Figures just released by the Sarasota County Property Appraiser's office puts new construction for all of 2009 at $137 million.  Putting the 2009 figure in terms of 1988 dollars lowers that figure to $74 million.

http://www.heraldtribune.com/article/20100531/ARTICLE/5311019/2117/REALESTATE?Title=2009-new-construction-75-percent-below-previous-20-year-low

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