Bargain hunters boost home sales in some markets (USA Today)

Story date: 2008-04-16 09:00:39
Added on: 2008-04-16 21:12:16

As home sales and prices drop across much of the USA, many potential buyers remain scared to jump into the market, and sellers are resorting to slash-and-burn prices. The national median price sank to $195,900 in February, down from $213,500 in February 2007. Foreclosures are up nearly 60% from March 2007, according to RealtyTrac.


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