The Associated Press today on the housing market and the economy:

BOSTON (AP) — Home sales in the Northeast rose in February as the economy showed signs of recovery, inspiring buyers. …

Nationwide, homes sales were up 8 percent from February a year ago, without adjusting for seasonal factors.

And the Associated Press today on the housing market and the economy:

Sales of existing homes fell for a third straight month in February, pushing sales down to the lowest level since last July. There is concern the fragile housing rebound is faltering, making it harder for the overall economy to recover.