Southern strength fuels new-home sales to highest level in a year
The surge in sales was driven entirely by a 23 percent increase in the South. Sales fell 20 percent in the Midwest. Full story
The surge in sales was driven entirely by a 23 percent increase in the South. Sales fell 20 percent in the Midwest. Full story
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Stocks climbed Wednesday following a drop in weekly unemployment claims to the lowest level of the year and a rise in new home sales.
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Sales of new homes rose last month to the highest level in more than a year as strong activity in the South made up for weakness in the rest of the country.
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Shopping on Black Friday can be daunting, with massive crowds, pre-dawn start times and long checkout lines. Is it worth the effort? Here's a way to find out.