The number of Americans signing contracts to buy previously owned homes fell in December for a second straight month, signaling the worst housing slump in 25 years will persist well into 2008.
The National Association of Realtors' index of signed purchase agreements decreased 1.5 percent to 85.9, the group said today. The drop follows a revised 3 percent decline for November that was larger than previously reported.
Today's report reinforces concern that the housing recession will linger as foreclosures add to a glut of unsold homes. The housing slump is weighing on the job market and consumer spending, putting pressure on Federal Reserve policy makers to lowering interest rates further to keep the economy out of a recession.
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