Economic Report: Sales of existing homes surge in August

Las Vegas : NV : USA | Sep 19, 2012 at 7:32 AM PDT

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Sales of existing homes surged 7.8% in August to the best level in more than a year as low interest rates and a slowly improving jobs market help fuel a rebound in activity. A "for sale" sign is seen outside a home in New York June 19, 2012. FULL ARTICLE AT MarketWatch

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