WASHINGTON, D.C.: Sales of existing homes in the United States rose slightly for the fourth straight month in June, with first-time buyers largely outstripping sales to investors, according to industry figures.

Total sales were up 1.1 percent over May to an annual pace of 5.57 million, putting them 3 percent above May of last year. That is the highest pace since February 2007, the National Association of Realtors said on Thursday.

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