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CHRISTOPHER S. RUGABER

Unemployment rates up in three swing states

WASHINGTON – Unemployment rates rose in three of eight U. S. swing states last month, fell in two and were unchanged in the remaining three. The Labor Department said Friday emplo...

New-home sales jump to an eight-year high

WASHINGTON – Americans ramped up their purchases of new homes in April to the highest level since January 2008, evidence of a strong start to the spring buying season. The Commer...

Fewer millennials are leaving the nest

More people 18 to 34 living with parents than with spouses

In U.S., home price gains slow for third month

WASHINGTON – U.S. home price gains cooled in February from the previous year for the third month in a row, as harsh winter weather and high buying costs have slowed sales. The Sta...

Contracts to buy U.S. homes rose in March

WASHINGTON – More Americans signed contracts to buy homes in March, the first increase since June and a sign that the housing market might pick up after a sluggish start to the year. ...