Existing Home Sales Hit 2nd Highest Level
September 26,2005 | WASHINGTON —Defying expectations, sales of previously owned homes rose in August to the second-highest level on record with home prices rising at the fastest pace in 26 years.
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Fitch Lowers R&G Financial Corp.'s Ratings; Rating Watch Negative Oct. 25, 2005--Fitch Ratings has lowered the ratings of R&G Financial Corporation and its principal subsidiaries to 'BBB-' from 'BBB' and the Individual Rating has been downgraded to 'C' from
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