Sales at Highest Pace in 9 Years! [INFOGRAPHIC] access_timeJuly 1, 2016(Updated: Mar 29, 2021)personLes SulgrovehomeBlog Home Some Highlights: Sales of existing homes reached the highest annual pace in over 9 years at 5.29 million. Inventory remains below the 6-month norm and prices are still on the rise. Interest rates are at a historic low of 3.48%.