Will the real estate market heat up this summer?

Thinking about buying or selling a home in the coming weeks? Summertime can be an ideal season to shop for or list a property. That’s because the weather is more amenable – making it easier to host and attend open houses and private showings – curb appeal is more evident during the growing season and many purchasers are eager to claim homes before the school year begins.

But before you put your residence up for sale or begin house hunting, take a moment to read the tea leaves. Find out if experts anticipate house prices dropping this summer. Is an economic slowdown or housing market crash 2023-style forthcoming? Read my latest article for Bankrate, available here, for real estate market predictions from trusted experts, including expectations about home prices, mortgage rates, housing supply and more.