Mon, 23 Jan 2012 07:33:07 GMT
Sales of existing homes surge in December
Sales of existing houses soared in December, reaching one-year record high, indicating real estate market is stabilizing. Purchases of previously owned homes surged for a third consecutive month jumping 5%, said National Association of Realtors. Cheaper property and increasing employment may encourage Americans to purchase a house, predict analysts. Nevertheless the relatively high number of foreclosures may slow the recovery.