1) The weekly economic forecast from NAR Research showed stable or slightly improved predictions for GDP growth and unemployment through 2010, with the mortgage rate expected to decline slightly. 2) New home sales rebounded in June from May's low, though remained below year-ago levels, as low mortgage rates enticed buyers but high unemployment discouraged many. 3) The first estimate of Q2 GDP growth was 2.4%, an improvement from Q1, driven partly by the homebuyer tax credit boosting residential investment.