Most real estate professionals believe rate cuts by the Fed will be crucial for a sales recovery, according to results from the Inman Intel Index survey. But the timing on those cuts is hazy.
Source: Inman News
Many hoped a March rate cut would boost housing. Now, it’s not so clear
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