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Why the Best Time to Sell a House Is Shifting Later in the Year
Money magazine, March 11, 2024–Pete Grieve
In most years, the best time to list a home for sale is May. But last year, the optimal time to put your house on the market came a little later, in June. And the housing market could be on track for a similar peak in 2024.
Homes listed last year during the first half of June typically sold for $7,700 higher prices, according to a new report from Zillow. If you’re a homeowner thinking about selling this spring, you may want to wait, as June could be a seller-friendly month once again in 2024, the report says.
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