May home sales down 4.3% from last year, but up from April / Globe and Mail / Canada
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The Canadian Real Estate Association reported that May home sales fell 4.3% compared to the same month last year, though a slight month-over-month improvement was noted from April. The update underscores nuanced market dynamics as regional sales figures reveal a mixed trend in Canada’s housing sector.
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