Home sales for January were down 5.6% from December's slight increase of 4.75 million units. The National Association of Realtors estimates that the Stimulus Package will add about 900,000 additional home sales this year. This would reduce inventory to an 8-month supply, down from an 11-month high earlier this year, which would indicate that this housing market decline will have finally reached its bottom. Read more...
The Safest Places for Savings
Afraid of the stock market but looking for a return on your money? These days, a good rate is hard to find. But if you're aiming for a low-risk way to save short-term cash, this is where to start.
