The MBA’s crystal ball shows more mortgage originations in 2024 – but also a recession.
Mortgage industry sees more originations in 2024, despite also anticipating a recession
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Economic Trends in California Real Estate
Learn the 25 economic factors that drive California’s real estate market.
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