Iran War Rattles Spring Homebuyers

Spring selling season stalled as Iran war, rate volatility, confidence slump hit.
Agent survey: buyers’ top worries split between broader economy and mortgage rates.
Only small share cited prices, though nearly 3 in 10 saw prices ↑.
Q1 agent feedback: ~1/3 listings sat >6 weeks; >1/2 had contracts collapse.
Some sellers delayed: planned listings held, aiming to buy later, list in fall.
Rates climbed back above ~6.5%, leaving market stalemate: fewer cuts, more waiting.

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