US home sales are down 2% for the first half of this year, BUT the Dallas area continues to outperform, with year to date sales up 4% over last year's figures. In May, sales were up 9% over a year ago. In fact, in May there were 11,303 homes sold in the area, which is the largest number ever in a single month in North Texas. Median home prices were also at a new record level, up 5% in May to $266,500 (the national average is $264,800). Just three years ago, the median sales price was $190,000, per th...
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