“Homebodies” — homeowners who don’t want to give up their rock-bottom mortgage rates and seniors choosing to age in place — are keeping home sales from reaching their full potential, according to an analysis by First American Financial Corp.
Source: Inman News
‘Homebodies’ hampering housing market potential by not selling
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