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Measure of U.S. home prices rises most in 6 years

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A measure of U.S. home prices jumped 5 percent in September compared with a year ago, the largest year-over-year increase since July 2006. The gain reported by CoreLogic offered more evidence of a sustainable housing recovery.

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A measure of U.S. home prices jumped 5 percent in September compared with a year ago, the largest year-over-year increase since July 2006. The gain reported by CoreLogic offered more evidence of a sustainable housing recovery. Te real estate data provider also said Tuesday that prices declined 0.3 percent in September from August, the first drop after six straight increases.