Five previously-owned homes closed escrow in La Verne during the week ending May 24, 2008, and one La Verne home reportedly entered escrow during the week, according to the Inland Multi-Regional Multiple Listing Service, which shows listings and sales of previously-owned homes reported by its members.

The MLS said four new La Verne listings were added during the week, for a total inventory of 106  previously-owned homes listed in La Verne on May 26, including 72 single-family homes with no monthly fees and 34 condominiums, town homes and single-family homes in associations. The MLS listings indicate 27 of homes currently on the market are vacant.

As of May 26, the MLS reported, nine La Verne single-family homes were available for leasing. Of those, the median monthly rental price was $2,785.

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