The data pertaining to the housing market continues to be strong. Morningstar offers some nice commentary in regards to this. Inventories are declining rapidly particularly for new homes. This should bode very well for the financials and the mortgage market in general.
http://www.morningstar.com/Cover/videoCenter.aspx?id=555138
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