Wichita ? The Kansas Association of Realtors says home sales in the state stabilized last month compared to the same time a year ago.

It contends home sales are bucking a national trend with numbers a bit better than December 2008.

The Wichita Eagle reports that the 2,032 homes sold statewide last month are up by one home sale. That compares to national sales, which were down 2.9 percent for the month.

Officials are encouraged by the numbers.