WASHINGTON -- The rebound in the U.S. housing market accelerated in August as residential construction starts increased 2.3% and sales of existing homes rose 7.8%, according to new figures released Wednesday.
Housing Starts And Existing Home Sales Both Rose In August
By Jim Puzzanghera, Los Angeles Times
Wed, 09/19/2012 - 7:55am
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