Chu attributed the slower activity in early 2026 to high interest rates and an unusually cold winter, which kept many prospective buyers away from open houses in January and February.
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Chase Jordan
April 7,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Apr. 2026
The share that called it a buyer’s market did drop quarter to quarter, from 42% to 36%, likely due to those new buyer headwinds – higher mortgage rates, the war and a weaker job market.
At the time, Ramsey had worked for Rottlund Homes of Iowa, which used independent real estate agents for sales.
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ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2026
The biggest Chinese automakers, including BYD and Geely Auto, have been increasing their efforts in boosting sales abroad, including expanding production facilities outside China.
In the United States, consumption tax comes in the form of retail sales tax and excise tax (tax imposed on certain goods or activities, like alcohol or fuel), as well as the aforementioned tariffs.
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Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
11 Apr. 2026
As of March, however, the impact of tariffs was relatively muted in the latest CPI report.
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