Despite traditionally being the peak season for home sales, recent years have witnessed a shift in trends. Experts now recommend sellers wait until June, as homes listed in the first two weeks of that month have historically sold for up to 2.3% more compared to spring listings. While home supply is recovering, it's still not sufficient to meet demand, keeping prices elevated. Buyers may consider purchasing now and refinancing later when mortgage rates potentially decrease during the summer.
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