US homes sales rose in February as homebuyers seized on easing mortgage rates
Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes picked up in February from the previous month as home shoppers took advantage of easing mortgage rates and a modest increase in properties on the market heading into the spring homebuying season.
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US home sales rose in February
Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes rose in February from the previous month as home shoppers benefited from easing mortgage rates and a modest increase in properties on the market heading into the spring homebuying season.
Existing home sales rise more than expected in February as affordability slowly improves
M/M to  4.090M vs. 3.880M consensus and 4.020M prior (revised from 3.91M), according to data released by the National Association of Realtors on Tuesday.
Austin homebuyer activity may be picking up after sales fell in February
Austin-area home sales and prices fell in February, but pending sales jumped nearly 14%, suggesting buyer demand may be building ahead of the spring homebuying season.