Home Sales in U.S. Beat Forecasts

The number of Americans signing contracts to buy previously owned homes rose more than forecast in November as falling prices and low borrowing costs boosted demand.

The index of pending home sales (USPHTMOM) increased 7.3 percent to the highest level since April 2010 after climbing 10.4 percent the prior month, figures from the National Association of Realtors showed today in Washington. Economists forecast a 1.5 percent gain, according to the median estimate in a Bloomberg News survey.

Housing come Back?

Could it be? Hedge funds are considering investing in the housing market again. That is a great sign for our economy. They did the leg work to determine if its a great investment and they are going to start investing. Its time to buy folks before prices start going up. Go here for more on the story.

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