Even with more inventory entering the market, homebuyers are struggling with elevated mortgage rates, NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun said, leading to fewer signed contracts.
Source: Inman News
Pending home sales tank 6.3% in April as mortgage rates stay high
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