Pulaski County numbers on single family residential sales for April 12-18 showed strength and continued to benefit from low inventory. There are still concerns that FHFA's refusal to help bear some of the harm that its policies are inflicting on mortgage servicers will continue to restrict funding available to home buyers and evaporate a meaningful percentage of demand. Real estate is poised to help lead a recovery in many markets if federal policies don't scare off lenders.