Practicing the better late than never news philosopher, the Wall Street Journal stepped ahead of the pack by noting the record vacancy rate of ownership units that the Commerce Department reported last Monday. Since the impact of this record vacancy rate on the housing market will be felt for some time, it's not too late for the reporters who missed the story to make amends.
--Dean Baker
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