Austin-area home sales hit six-year high for December; 2012 ends with increased sales volume, stable prices and strong demand

AUSTIN, TX – January 21, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — According to the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) report released today by the Austin Board of REALTORS®, the volume of Austin-area home sales continues to rise as December became the 19th straight month of sales volume increases—the most home sales in December since 2006—and year-end figures show momentum in Austin real estate coursing steadily into 2013