While still lower that the past two years, existing-home sales grew from December to January, according to the latest data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR). Among the four major U.S. regions, sales accelerated in the Midwest, South and West, and remained steady in the Northeast, the association said. Year-over-year, sales improved in the West, and decreased in the Northeast, Midwest and South.

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