WASHINGTON — A jump in sales of previously owned homes and further gains in home construction suggest the U.S. housing recovery is gaining momentum.
Sales of previously owned homes rose 7.8 percent in August from July to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.82 million, the National Association of Realtors said Wednesday. That’s the highest level since May 2010, when sales were aided by a federal home-buying tax credit.
At the same time, builders broke ground on 2.3 percent more homes and apartments in August than July, the Commerce Department said.
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