According to these excerpts from press releases by FAR and NAR. Now, we're not talking about great numbers here but I do think it's a clear indication of the bottom. I've heard the expression that the market is "bouncing along the bottom" and I think it applies. I don't believe it means each successive month will have an increase but it could. More likely, though, it means we will continue along the current pace for awhile with small changes up and down. I think that this particularly applies to the national numbers. With regard to Florida, however, since we are entering "the season" "down here", we could well see 3, 4, or 5 consecutive months of increased volume. This will be like stabilize prices (i.e. the free fall has ended, except for properties still not adjusted to the current market).
ORLANDO, Fla. - Aug. 25, 2008 - Single-family existing home sales rose in Florida for the first time in more than two years: While only six more homes sold in July 2008 than in July 2007, it could indicate stabilization in Florida's housing sector, according to the latest housing statistics released by the Florida Association of Realtors® (FAR).
WASHINGTON - Aug. 25, 2008 - Existing-home sales rose in July to the highest level in five months, although sales have hovered in a relatively narrow range over the past 11 months, according to the National Association of Realtors® (NAR).
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