Central Ohio Housing Sales Mirror National Drop

12:00AM

August 25, 2010

by Sam Hendren

89.7 NPR News Reporter

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Sales of previously occupied homes fell in the U.S. to the lowest level in 15 years last month as the economy weakened. The National Association of Realtors says July’s sales fell by more than 27 percent. Here in Central Ohio, the Columbus Board of Realtors noted comparable numbers. In July, home sales were down 27.9% from one year ago. Sue Lusk-Gleich is president of the Columbus Board of Realtors.

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