Existing-home sales decline as affordability constraints worsen

Existing-home sales decreased 7.2% between January and February, falling to a seasonally-adjusted, annual rate of 6.02 million, the National Association of Realtors said Friday. Compared to a year ago, sales were down more than 2%. Economists polled by MarketWatch had projected existing-home sales to come in at 6.13 million.

Existing-home sales decline as affordability constraints worsen
Existing-home sales decreased 7.2% between January and February, falling to a seasonally-adjusted, annual rate of 6.02 million, the National Association of Realtors said Friday. Compared to a year ago, sales were down more than 2%. Economists polled by MarketWatch had projected existing-home sales to come in at 6.13 million.