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Grey Bruce Home Sales Tie Record

Grey Bruce Owen Sound home sales tied a record in June 2017.

The sales activity recorded on a year over year basis was unchanged.

330 units changed hands in June, which ties a record set the same month last year.

On a year-to-date basis, 1,564 units have sold in the first half of the year.

The average price over the first half of the year was $289,200. which is up 13% from the same time in 2016.

The 931 active listings represent a 31% decline from last year, and the lowest June on record.

The dollar value of all home sales in June was $95.1 million, rising 9.1% on a year-over-year basis, and the highest total ever.

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