
Housing is the economy's Energizer bunny: It keeps going and going
CNN
The housing market is showing no significant signs of slowing, despite some concerns that prices may be close to peaking as mortgage rates climb.
Housing starts in September were up from a year ago, while existing home sales topped economists' forecasts and rose from August levels.
Even as some sectors of the economy remain muted, the housing boom keeps going and going. That's obviously good for builders, but it could also be great news for the broader economy and stock market — especially since this strength appears to be nationwide.

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