Existing Home Sales (NSA)

"It might seem like sales have stabilized, however many of the sales this year are foreclosure resales. As an example, DataQuick reported that 51% of all sales in Socal in October were foreclosure resales as opposed to 16% in October 2007. This is probably boosting sales at the low end as investors buy properties to rent. Although foreclosure resales will stay elevated in 2009, I expect total sales to fall further."