Florida's Existing Home Sales Increase in 3Q 2008

Last update: 11:05 a.m. EST Nov. 18, 2008 ORLANDO, Fla., Nov 18, 2008 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Sales of existing single-family homes in Florida rose 5 percent in third quarter 2008 compared to the same period last year, according to the latest housing statistics from the Florida Association of Realtors(R) (FAR). A total of 33,203 existing homes sold statewide in 3Q 2008; during the same period last year, a total of 31,558 existing homes sold statewide.