Middle East Ceasefire to Boost Buyer Sentiment more than Mortgage Market

Intelligence Talks by Anna Ward

Apr 9, 202646:20Government & Organizations

If it holds, the Middle East ceasefire will boost activity in the housing market as spring gets underway, but it hasn’t removed the pressure keeping mortgage rates high. In this episode of Housing Unpacked , Tom Bill is...

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