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Buyer Traffic Index Shows Demand Stronger Than Supply in March 2014

Buyer demand was on the upswing in March 2014 with the onset of the spring season, according to the latest REALTORS® Confidence Index. The REALTORS® Buyer Traffic Index notched up to 63, while the Seller Traffic Index stayed about at 42. Demand was softer compared to a year ago as buyers faced higher prices and the continued difficulty in getting a mortgage. An index of 50 indicates “moderate” traffic conditions [1].

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[1] The index is constructed from a survey of REALTORS® reporting on whether they perceive traffic as “weak”, “moderate”, or “strong.”

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