Home sales rose 6.5% in the month of July as mortgage rates fell below 6%. The average price of a home as of now is near $203,800, the lowest since December of 2003 from $219,500. Demand still continues to be strong according to National Association of Home Builders and the number of home sales continue to rise. Consumer spending is on the rise and is expected to grow 3.6% this year.

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