All regions except the West see monthly increase
Share of distressed property sales rises to 34% in Q3
West sees monthly jump in activity
The West sees biggest sales drop in September
Inventory at 10.7 months' supply
West sees biggest month-to-month rise
NAR: Midwest, Northeast see steepest drops in signed contracts
Q2 drop brings rate to 1999 level
But monthly sales rate rises 24%
Northeast, West represent extremes in activity
West is hardest-hit region
46% of movers cite desire to own home, live in better neighborhood
Q1 housing vacancy rates mostly flat from a year ago
NAR credits tax credit for surge
Every region but the West sees declines