This week, Windermere Real Estate Principal Economist Jeff Tucker looks at active listings, inflation and mortgage rates, which spell out “a recipe for pretty good shopping conditions for buyers” this spring.
Source: Inman News
Good shopping conditions for buyers this spring: Economist
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