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Home prices rose in April, sales increased and inventory expanded. And it all happened at breakneck speed, according to a report from real estate brokerage Redfin, with homes selling at the fastest pace on record. In April, 35.2 percent of all houses going under contract within 14 days of their initial listing. That’s up from 34.5 percent... more