I only have two things in my life, my family and work. If there's any time left over, then I play sports.
Mark ZandiDistressed properties are often vacant and in disrepair, and thus sold at significant discounts. As the share of distressed sales grows, home prices fall.
Mark ZandiA housing renaissance has begun. This may be hard to believe after the dizzying, six-year-long crash in home sales, construction and house prices. But housing turned the corner last year, and it will take off in 2013.
Mark ZandiIn a normal time, I don't think economic policy makes a large difference one way or another. But in times of crisis it makes all the difference in the world.
Mark Zandi