Podcast: Buyers and Sellers Share Perspectives on the Housing Market
On the latest episode of NAHB's Housing Developments podcast, CEO Jerry Howard and Chief Lobbyist Jim Tobin talk with two experts to discuss perspectives on both sides of the housing market — buyers and sellers — on key issues facing the industry. Tune in to hear discussions with Kathleen Chiras of the National Buyers Agent Association and Carol Morgan of Denim Marketing.
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