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ORLANDO, Fla., June 23, 2014 – Florida’s housing market reported more new listings, increased median prices and an uptick in inventory in May, according to the latest housing data released by Florida Realtors®. Closed sales of single-family homes statewide totaled 23,013 last month, up 3.6 percent over the May 2013 figure. “Inventory levels continue to improve in Florida, and the months’ supply of homes for sale remains stable – all good signs for the housing market,” said 2014 Florida Realtors® President Sherri Meadows, CEO and team leader, Keller Williams, with market centers in Gainesville, Ocala and The Villages. “Right now, the market offers a great opportunity for sellers, who are seeing nearly 93 percent of their asking price at the closing table. And mortgage rates, though rising, remain historically low – giving consumers more buying power.” New listings for single-family existing homes in May rose 13.1 percent year-over-year, while new listings for townhouse-condos