Existing home sales saw another sharp drop in April, as the shutdown of large parts of the country disrupted housing market activity. Despite a strong recovery in mortgage applications for home purchase, we doubt sales will bounce back over the next two to three months. Tighter credit conditions, record low inventory and record high unemployment all argue against a quick return to normal.
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