Reversal of Fortunes

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Friday, May 19, 2006

Houses are taking longer to sell in boom markets this year, but elsewhere, the number of days on the market is shrinking:

2005200620052006
Boston73126Charlotte10989
Los Angeles4953Dallas8274
Miami5570Raleigh, N.C.9889
Phoenix2847St. Louis8155
Washington3854Wilmington, Del.7468

Figures for March; Source: National Association of Realtors



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