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Home prices fall sharply; Minneapolis among cities seeing biggest decline

Home prices in most major cities across the country fell for the second straight month, according to the Standard & Poor's/Case Shiller index. The Associated Press says the data reflects the usual fall slowdown after the peak buying season.
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Home prices in most major cities across the country fell for the second straight month, according to the Standard & Poor's/Case Shiller index. The Associated Press says the data reflects the usual fall slowdown after the peak buying season.

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