AUSTIN (Austin Board of Realtors) – Central Texas’ market for existing single-family homes remains healthy, according to the most recent MLS report from the Austin Board of Realtors.

• The number of homes sold in July 2007 fell two percent from a year ago to 2,645.
• The median price increased 7 percent from July 2006 to a record $190,000.
• Homes remained on the market an average of 55 days, down 7 percent from a year ago.
• Active listings increased by 13 percent from July 2006 to 9,451, while new listings fell by 2 percent to 3,670.
• Townhouse and condominium sales rose, with July’s 333 sales representing a 17 percent increase from one year ago.
• The median price for townhouses and condominiums rose 36 percent from last July to $180,000.