LAKELAND, Fla. โ Home prices are largely starting to normalize across the country, but remain high even as more homes come to the market.
Record-high mortgage rates are keeping homes largely unaffordable for most buyers.
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Even a percentage point increase can increase a monthly mortgage payment by more than $100.
Thatโs causing potential homeowners to expand their searches outside costly urban cores, especially when they can work from home.
Stacker examined data from realtor.comโs Cross-Market Demand Report to see whoโs looking to buy homes in Lakeland.
View share is based on page views of active listings during the second quarter of 2024 on Realtor.com. It does not include international viewers.
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#10. Boston, MA
- 1.3% of views
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#9. North Port, FL
- 1.4% of views
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#8. Philadelphia, PA
- 2.2% of views
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#7. Washington, DC
- 2.5% of views
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#6. Chicago, IL
- 2.9% of views
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#5. Atlanta, GA
- 5.3% of views
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#4. Orlando, FL
- 11.9% of views
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#3. New York, NY
- 13.1% of views
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#2. Tampa, FL
- 13.8% of views
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#1. Miami, FL
- 15.2% of views
This story features data reporting and writing by Elena Cox and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 374 metros.
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