Economic anxiety and rising mortgage rates curbed hopes of a robust spring, but economists tell Inman a strong new-home market offers a sliver of hope that the coming months will be better.
Source: Inman News
A ‘herky jerky’ start to the spring buyer season isn’t deterring agents
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