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New home sales rise 5.7% in August to highest rate since 2008
WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) - New U.S. homes sold at an annual rate of 552,000 in August, marking the highest level since early 2008. Economists polled by MarketWatch had forecast sales to total 515,000 on a seasonally adjusted basis. Sales for July were revised up to a 522,000 rate from 507,000. New home sales are 21.6% higher compared to August 2014.
WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) - New U.S. homes sold at an annual rate of 552,000 in August, marking the highest level since early 2008. Economists polled by MarketWatch had forecast sales to total 515,000 on a seasonally adjusted basis. Sales for July were revised up to a 522,000 rate from 507,000. New home sales are 21.6% higher compared to August 2014.
