U.S. Home Sales Fall for 12th Straight Month
Sales of previously owned homes dropped 0.7% in January, as high mortgage rates kept buyers on the sidelines.
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### Response: Sales of previously owned homes dropped 0.7% in January, as high mortgage rates kept buyers on the sidelines.