More Consumers Expect To Buy a Home Soon

Washington, DC, Oct. 5, 2010--A new Harris Poll finds no major changes in consumer expectations for how they will spend their money on big ticket items over the next six months, with the possible exception of homes.

The percentage of consumers who expect to buy a new house or condo is up slightly, from 7% in May 2010 to 10% now, the highest it has been since March 2008.

Ninety percent of consumers said that it is unlikely they will buy a home in the next six months.