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US Sales of New Homes Dip 0.3 Percent in October

Associated Press — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 15:57:51 +0000

U.S. sales of new homes fell slightly in October and the September sales pace was slower than initially thought.

Mortgage Rate Hits Record 3.31 Pct.

Associated Press — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 21:33:56 +0000

Average U.S. rates on fixed mortgages fell to fresh record lows this week, a trend that is boosting home sales and aiding the housing recovery.

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New Home Starts Jump to Fastest Pace in 4 Years

Associated Press — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 14:57:42 +0000

U.S. builders started construction last month on the most single-family homes and apartments since July 2008, more evidence that the housing recovery is gaining momentum.

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US Home Sales Rise 2.1 Percent in October

Associated Press — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 19:19:26 +0000

U.S. sales of previously occupied homes rose solidly in October, helped by improvement in the job market and cheap mortgages.

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Average Rate on 30-year Loan Rises to 3.40 Pct.

Associated Press — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 19:48:30 +0000

The average U.S. rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage was little changed this week, staying slightly above its record low. Cheaper mortgages are helping drive a modest housing recovery.

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Sales Contracts to Buy US Homes Rose Last Month

Associated Press — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 18:31:40 +0000

Slightly more Americans signed contracts last month to buy homes, an increase that signals further gains in the housing recovery.

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U.S. Home Sales Dip 1.7 Percent on Tight Inventory

Associated Press — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 15:06:19 +0000

Americans bought fewer previously occupied homes in September after hitting a two-year high in August.

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Contracts to Buy US Homes, Mortgage Rates Fall Slightly in August

Tony Wright — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 14:44:24 +0000

The number of Americans who signed contracts to buy previously occupied homes fell in August from a two-year high in July. Meanwhile, average U.S. rates on fixed mortgages fell again to new record lows.

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US Home Sales Jump to Highest Since May 2010

Associated Press — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 14:20:56 +0000

U.S. sales of previously occupied homes jumped in August to the highest level in more than two years, adding momentum to the housing recovery.

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