The number of sales edged higher as they emerged from the market pause during the spring, while inventory surged. There were 850 sales, up 0.5% from the prior-year quarter, and 9.4% above the five-year quarterly average of 777.3. Listing inventory surged from the prior quarter market pause. There were 1,125 listings at the end of the quarter, up by 75.2% from the same period a year ago and 48.6% higher than the prior quarter…