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June 24, 2004
The Real Estate Adviser: Elections and interest rates: is there a connection?
By TOM KELLY
Special to the Journal
Special to the Journal
The number of presidential television advertisements seems to have been overwhelming for May and June. The election still is in November, isn't it?
Perhaps the candidates feel there are more negatives in the mix this year so earlier damage-control is in order. One factor is that mortgage interest rates stand a very good chance of going up a tick, contrary to the popular perception of election-year rate movements.
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