San Diego County home sales in April are slightly higher than March

SAN DIEGO – The number of homes sold in San Diego County rose slightly in April, compared to the previous month, according to figures released May 10 by the Greater San Diego Association of Realtors.

Single-family home sales rose 4 percent in April, while condominium and townhome sales rose 3 percent, according to the association.

Despite the month-over-month increase, sales during the first four months of the year are still lagging 7 percent behind the same period last year.

“Low inventory continues to create a competitive situation for buyers,'” association President Steve Fraioli said. “But...