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New and existing home sales fell slightly in April in Escambia County, according to the latest figures compiled by Pensacola-based Metro Market Trends.

April's sales of 329 homes saw a 5 percent dip from the same month last year, and down slightly from March's total of 341 new and existing home sales.
Year to date sales in Escambia were flat compared to the same four month period in 2010.
Total home sales through April 30 were 1,140, compared to 1,139 last year.
One bright spot was the dramatic fall in foreclosures in Escambia.
April foreclosures were 44, compared to 82 in 2010, a drop of 46.3 percent. Similar steep declines in foreclosures were registered in March.
Santa Rosa home sales fares slightly better in April, rising 8.7 percent over the same period last year, according to MMT figures.
April saw sales reach 238, compared to 219 last year for the same month. Foreclosures also took a steep dive, falling to 19 compared to 41 last year, and a decline of 53.7 percent.