By JOSH FUNK AP Business Writer OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Home sales in the Midwest jumped 58 percent last month over year-ago levels, the strongest showing of any region, as first-time buyers rushed to claim a temporary federal tax credit. ...

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By TALI ARBEL AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The economic recovery seems on track for slow but steady gains, after reports Tuesday showed growth in manufacturing activity, construction spending and contracts to buy homes. A private measure of ...

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By J.W. ELPHINSTONE AP Real Estate Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The number of homebuyers who signed contracts to buy previously occupied homes rose for the ninth straight month as buyers rushed to take advantage of a tax credit for ...

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By ALEX VEIGA AP Real Estate Writer SAN DIEGO (AP) — Home prices are expected to grow modestly next year and sales will keep rising as the housing market continues to recover from the worst downturn since the Great Depression, ...

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