Podcast: Potential Fed Rate Hike and Its Impact
On the latest episode of Housing Developments, co-hosts NAHB CEO Jim Tobin and SVP Paul Lopez are joined by Chief Economist Dr. Robert Dietz to check up on the economy.
Tune in to hear Dietz discuss a potential policy mistake from the Fed, the state of residential construction job openings and more.
Listen to Housing Developments through your favorite podcast app, or watch this episode below.
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