Economy sees surprise housing rebound
montereyherald.com     May 17, 2008            

WASHINGTON — Construction of new homes increased by the biggest percentage in more than two years in April, a rare spot of good news amid the worst downturn in housing in more than two decades. Analysts played down the increase, noting that all the strength came from the volatile apartment sector. [read full story]                    


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