Maine home sales increased by more than 30% in November compared to the previous year as home prices continued to climb as well.

The Maine Association of Realtors says 1,965 single-family existing homes changed hands last month.

The association says values also increased 20% to a median sales price of $270,000.

The realtors association says low for-sale inventory played a role in driving real estate sales and prices.

The association says 2020 sales are running almost 8% ahead of figures for last year, which was the strongest year for home sales in the history of the state.