Sales of homes in the state were steady in 2018, with a  slight increase in the average sale price.

John Goede of the Iowa Association of Realtors, says the sales numbers were steady with a slight increase in the average sale price.

He adds the only concern ahead is the potential impact of interest rates.

The number of homes sold in 2018 was 41-thousand 387 — 368 less than in 2017. On average, houses remained on the market for 64 days last year, 17 percent lower than in 2017.