Record low interest rates and improving consumer confidence did little to spur home sales in December across Washington and Benton counties. Agents sold 394 homes in December, down 13.2% from a year ago, according to MountData.

However, MountData reports 5,804 local homes were sold during 2011, an 8.1% improvement over 2010. Agents and brokers earned commission on $892.67 million from sales recorded in 2011, up 3.48% from the prior year.