WASHINGTON — Sales of new single-family houses in December 2013 were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 414,000, according to estimates released jointly by the U.S. Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development. This is 7.0% below the revised November rate of 445,000, but is 4.5% above the December 2012 estimate of 396,000. The median sales price of new houses sold in December 2013 was $270,200; the average sales price was $311,400. The seasonally adjusted estimate of new houses for sale at the end of December was 171,000. This represents a supply of 5 months at the current sales rate. An estimated 428,000 new homes were sold in 2013. This is 16.4% above the 2012 figure of 368,000.
New home sales rise in U.S.
Most Recent
Most Read
HBC debuts Zellers locations
Fri, March 24th, 2023
Peavey sponsors Winter Fair
Fri, March 24th, 2023
Retail sales edge up in January
Fri, March 24th, 2023
Saskatchewan Ace store changes hands
Thu, March 23rd, 2023
Ace Canada holds virtual event
Thu, March 23rd, 2023
From the archives: Walmart Canada marks 20 years
Thu, March 23rd, 2023
Ontario TIMBER MART member enters Quebec market
Wed, March 22nd, 2023
Home Hardware unveils BeautiTone Colour of the Year
Wed, March 22nd, 2023
Newest Wolseley outlet to open in Ajax, Ont.
Wed, March 22nd, 2023
U.S. home resales log first rise in 12 months
Wed, March 22nd, 2023