MarketWatch says according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR) sales of existing homes fell 1.5 percent in May because fewer inexpensive homes sold. The seasonally annual- adjusted rate (SAAR) of sales for the month hit 4.55 million, a drop from 4.62 million in April. Although sales were up 9.6 percent over May of 2011, sales continue well below the seven million pace before the housing bubble burst.

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