Entering the second half of 2014, the number of home sales in New York State declined in July compared to a year ago, but competition for those purchases netted sellers more of their asking price, according to the housing market report released by the New York State Association of REALTORS. July 2014 home sales fell more than 10 percent from July 2013 to 10,545, while the statewide median sales price of $239,000 nearly held pace with last July. 

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