Why A Housing Fix Would Help Boost The Economy

Courtesy NPR Programs: Morning Edition  Thu, 07/17/2008 - 9:46am

Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke this week said getting the housing problem sorted out is the key to turning around the economy.

But many buyers are waiting until the housing market bottoms out before stepping in. Millions of homes are unsold, and that glut is pushing prices lower.

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