The biggest risk in real estate today is doing nothingBY CATHY MARCUS, RAIMONDO AMABILE | WEDNESDAY, 3 JUN 2026 3:19PM As we look at the market today, one thing is clear: volatility and geopolitical noise loom large. But the biggest risk we see for real estate is not the noise; it is sitting on the sidelines.
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