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Single-family home prices marked double-digit increases in the 12 months ended in September in six active markets in northwest Florida.

Median Home Sales
County	Sept. '05	Sept. '04	% Change
Santa Rosa	$194,000	$145,400	33%
Okaloosa	205,000	155,900	31
Bay	195,250	157,500	24
Escambia	135,000	117,000	15
Walton	331,125	290,050	14
Leon	175,000	156,000	12
Source: Metro Market Trends Inc.

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