Sales of existing single-family homes in Salt Lake County surged in last year’s fourth quarter, ending a three year decline in falling home sales, according to the Salt Lake Board of REALTORS’ Housing Market Report.

The Salt Lake Board of REALTORS reported home and condominium sales in Salt Lake County during the month of June increased 5 percent compared to home sales in June 2008. During the month, 1,203 homes and condominiums were sold, up from 1,150 sales in June 2008. Home sales in June were up 20 percent compared to 1,002 sales in May.