Topic: US home sales dip 2.2% in October

Sales of previously owned US homes slipped slightly in October as the housing market continues to battle tough economic conditions including high unemployment and tight credit.

The National Association of Realtors said on Tuesday that sales of previously owned homes dipped 2.2 per cent last month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.43 million units.

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