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Two people jumping in the air on a grassy hill. Best Time to Buy a Home is Week of Sept. 25

Realtor.com: Despite rising interest rates, fall is the best season to buy for hopeful homebuyers when it comes to home prices, competition and inventory. …continue

A house made of money with an arrow pointing up. FHFA: U.S. 2Q Prices Up 17.7% – But Over 26% in Fla.

Of 100 metros tracked by government-backed mortgages, 8 Fla. cities hold top-11 spots, with Sarasota-Bradenton (up 36.5%) and Cape Coral-Fort Myers (36.0%) at the top. …continue

A for sale sign with palm trees and a beach. Study: 80% of Buyers Compromise on Priorities

A study of recent homebuyers found 1 in 4 (22%) unsatisfied with the experience: 30% went over budget and 20% bought in a less-desirable neighborhood. …continue

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