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“Buying a home wouldn't make much sense if house prices were likely to decline further; no one wants to catch a falling knife.”

Quote by Mark Zandi

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Mark Zandi, born in 1959, is an influential expert in the field of economics. He has extensive expertise in economic forecasting, policy analysis, and financial market research, particularly in the areas of financial crises and macroeconomic analysis. more

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