New Home Sales Up, But Sales Remain Slow

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Mon, 07/26/2010 - 9:11am

For those seeking hope in the better-than-expected 23.6 percent jump in new home sales in June: it's only one month's data. Business - Marketing and Advertising - Salesmanship - Real estate - Education and Training

Senh: Sure, these figures for new home sales are only for June, but we'll take any good news we can get.

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