Recently released data states that new home sales in many locations increased during the holidays, a surprise for many as the holidays are usually considered  a slow period for home sales. Experts are hopeful that the positive numbers being reported in numerous locations may be a sign of what’s to come in 2014. The Sacramento area experienced large gains during the holidays having a burst of activity. Experts say the rise in new home sales in many areas could be due to home buyers’ uncertainty of what interest rates and prices may hold in 2014. More here