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Rate for a 30-year fixed loan was 4.32% this week. thats the lowest, actually, since freddie mac began tracking rates in 1971. homebuyers, though, remain largely on the sidelines. the national association of realtors says the number of people who signed on to purchase homes increased in july, but remained well below last years levels when they were giving incentives for people to buy. the federal reserve chair, there he is, ben bernanke with a tough statement today saying officials must be rea...

Problems. >> reporter: no news is not good news. and on the economy, the cbo says the large number of vacant houses and underused factories will be a continuing drag on construction, slow income growth and lost wealth will also hold down consumer spending. jenna? jenna: how come you always get those fun, happy stories from d.c.? [laughter] >> reporter: hey, i dont know. i keep wanting to cover somebody rescuing a little dog somewhere. [laughter] jenna: yeah. were going to look for that story for...