Topic: Adam York
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Home sales surge in September; median price dips to $174,900
Lower prices and the federal tax credit for buyers fuel a 9.4 percent rise in home sales.
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Housing market inches toward stability
But unsold homes remain a big challenge for the US economy.
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Troubled economy? Tax credits to the rescue.
As Americans file their taxes Wednesday, many are getting a financial boost from recent tax changes that give consumers money to pay debts and buy cars.
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Retail sales flag, as rising job losses make consumers wary
Spending in March slowed 1.1 percent, dashing hopes that a more confident US public would loosen household purse strings.
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US car sales plunge in March
But automakers are encouraged by a recent increase in showroom traffic.
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