∙ U.S. New Home Sales Improved in May

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Sales of new single-family houses in May 2012 were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 369,000, according to estimates released today. This is 7.6 percent (±12.2%) above the revised April rate of 343,000 and is 19.8 percent (±15.2%) above the May 2011 estimate of 308,000. The median sales price of new houses sold in May 2012 was $234,500; the average sales price was $273,900. The seasonally adjusted estimate of new houses for sale at the end of May was 145,000. This represents a supply of 4.7 months at the current sales rate. Source: USDOC

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