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Piggy bank and model house on dollars 80% of Metros See Double-Digit Price Gains in 2Q

NAR: Median home prices in the second quarter were up 14.2%, but Fla. saw bigger gains. Of the top 10 U.S. metros for home-price increases, Fla. had 7 ranking cities.
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A house made of money with the roof open. NAR’s Yun: Any Economic Downturn Likely Mild

The chief economist pointed to signs of a recession – and signs that suggest no recession. At the least, he says, the latter should block a major economic slowdown. …continue →

Partially built concrete house on sandy lot New Home Sales Sink 8.1% in June

Builders say it’s the lowest level since the start of the pandemic (April 2020), with buyers priced out due to high interest rates and ongoing building and development costs. …continue →

A for sale sign with palm trees and a beach. Fla.’s June, 2Q Home Sales: Listings and Prices Up

Florida Realtors: Fla.’s single-family median price up 19.7% to $420K. Condo median price up 26.4% to nearly $325K. Inventory rising as new listings increase. …continue →

A house made of money with an arrow pointing up. Case-Shiller: Home Prices Up 20.4% in April

Prices remained up 20% year-to-year in April, but the monthly rate of increase appears to be slowing as the Fed’s interest rate hikes seem to be having an impact. …continue →