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Exchange Rate Volatility and House Prices in the Eastern European Countries

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|Aug 2026

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/remav-2026-0032 | Journal eISSN: 2300-5289 (formerly 1733-2478)
Language: English
Submitted on: Apr 6, 2026
Accepted on: Aug 20, 2026
Published on: Aug 26, 2026
Published by: Real Estate Management and Valuation
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
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