Existing Home Sales Rise 10 Percent In September

Existing home sales rise 10 percent in September

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Sales of previously owned homes rose more than expected in September, an industry group said on Monday, indicating the housing market was stabilizing at weaker levels.

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