Some Highlights:

• Existing home sales are currently at an annual pace of 5.32 million and have increased on a monthly basis for the last two months.
• The inventory of existing homes for sale remains below the 6-months needed for a normal market and is now at a roughly 5-month supply in most of the Englewood area.
• Inventory remains low due to demand from buyers who are still looking for houses to
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