Regionally, the area with the largest increase was the West, up by 7.0 percent. It is the only region experiencing higher levels of pending sales than a year prior. The Midwest wasn't far behind, with a 4.0 percent rise for the month.
"We may not see notable gains in existing-home sales in the near term, but they're expected to rise 5 to 10 percent this year with the economic recovery, job creation and excellent affordability conditions providing confidence to buyers who've been on the sidelines," Yun said.
Published: April 4, 2011
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