"Straight Story": The Housing Market

Saturday, September 18, 2004

It's time once again for economics editor Chris Farrell is to help you sort out what's smart, what's stupid and what's the Straight Story. Several important housing figures come out next week. Chris issues his prognosis for the housing market.

A "For Sale" sign is seen in front of a single-family home for sale in Park Ridge, Illinois. (Tim Boyle / Getty Images)

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