“Every hour in the United States, 568 homes are sold and median home values rise by $1.92.”
Some Highlights:
- Don’t forget to set your clocks forward this Sunday, March 8 at 2:00 AM EST in observance of Daylight Saving Time, unless you’re a resident of Arizona or Hawaii!
- Every hour in the United States, 568 homes are sold and median home values rise by $1.92.
- As we “spring forward” this year, let’s get together to see how you can take advantage of every hour in the housing market.
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