Want to retire somewhere warm? You are in luck as balmy cities such as Honolulu and Cape Coral Fla., populate Realtor’s top 10 list of the easiest cities to move to in 2020. Realtor.com analyzed the number of homes for sale relative to the local population and came up with the top cities where the homebuying process would be a breeze—and where it would give anyone a headache. Though inventory continues to be tight nationwide, potential homebuyers can hedge their bets on an easier process if they head to a Southern city with a robust economy. Find out if your city made the list.
Hey, home buyers, just how stressed out are you these days?
Maybe you've finally come to grips with the crazy, sky's-the-limit prices still sweeping through most major markets. Perhaps you've made peace with the ever-looming threat of another recession. Quite possibly you've even dismissed all that stuff about a coronavirus pandemic, and you're blithely unconcerned about any aftershocks from the upcoming elections.
But when it comes to finding available homes on the market—where and when you want to buy 'em—well, that's a challenge even the most battle-tested wannabe homeowners are struggling with these days.
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