Existing home sales fell back towards their recent lows in April, not helped by a very tight inventory. The high cost of a new mortgage is acting to discourage homeowners with a low fixed-rate mortgage from moving, which is disrupting sales chains. We expect subdued sales activity to persist this year as a weakening economy weighs on homebuyer sentiment.
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