Mark Zandi

Buying a home wouldn't make much sense if house prices were likely to decline further; no one wants to catch a falling knife. ↗

— Mark Zandi

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Distressed properties are often vacant and in disrepair, and thus sold at significant discounts. As the share of distressed sales grows, home prices fall. ↗

— Mark Zandi

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I only have two things in my life, my family and work. If there's any time left over, then I play sports. ↗

— Mark Zandi

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I'm a registered Democrat. ↗

— Mark Zandi

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I've done work for both Democrats and Republicans. ↗

— Mark Zandi

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In 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

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It is time to move on. House prices won't rise and the economy won't fully engage until more distressed properties are resolved and put back into ordinary use. ↗

— Mark Zandi

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My policy is I will help any policymaker who asks, whether they be a Republican or a Democrat. ↗

— Mark Zandi

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Our biggest challenge is to eliminate the popular perception that economists don't have anything useful to say. ↗

— Mark Zandi

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A home is still the biggest asset that most Americans own. ↗

— Mark Zandi

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