The spring homebuying season starts early for balmy destinations such as Orlando, Miami, and Tampa in Florida.
Realtor’s Hotness Index measures which markets rank high as early-bird cities, and to no surprise, the top 20 markets have a “pleasant average combined January temperature of 51 degrees Fahrenheit,” compared to the 25 degres in the bottom 20 markets.
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