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Home Price Slowdown: Buyer’s Window or False Dawn?
Freddie Mac just cut its 12-month home-price growth forecast from 4.2% to 1.3%—a seismic revision that could redefine buyer opportunities across America. In this episode, Tim Lucas and Craig Berry unpack the data and regional twists you need to know. You’ll learn:Forecast Falloff: Why FHFA’s May report showed a 0.2% price decline and Case–Shiller’s annual growth slowed to 2.25%Regional Rifts: How markets like Austin, Miami, Chicago, LA, and Denver are down 4–5% while Midwest and Northeast metros still climbBuyer Psychology: Why dramatic forecast cuts can spark a rush that reverses any price…
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