The hot-and-cool housing market is getting confusing. Take this week. One report shows existing home sales have slipped, while another shows sales of new homes hit a record last month. Are we, as many predict, nearing the end of the boom? And where do things stand now? The Daily Pulse tries to provide some clarity. Stories: · Record New Home Sales · Existing Home Sales Fall More: AOL Real Estate Talk About It: Daily Pulse Blog | Post | Chat Track median sales prices for new and existing single-family homes over the past decade. Numbers are from December of each year. Sources: Moody's economy.com, National Assoc. of Realtors, Bureau of Census Getty Images So how can homes still go for a good price if the housing bubble pops? Some realtors say listing homes in a price range, rather than at a fixed asking cost, can generate more bids in a slow market. Others call it a marketing gimmick. How does it work? Story: "Range" Homes 11-29-05 14:12 EST