Home Prices to Rise 5-7%

According to NAR, Realtors in Florida expect prices to rise 5-7% in the next 12 months.

In an article on floridarealtors.org, they said "Florida is one of four states where practitioners predict the biggest increases – 5 to 7 percent – along with California, Alaska and Hawaii. Tight inventories have helped to lift home values in these areas, according to the [ Realtors Confidence Index monthly] survey." Read more . . .

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