Fast Facts
■ Much talk is being given to the possibility of a recession
■ The continued impact of inflation on the wallets of buyers
■ Consumer prices continue to rise
■ Continued hot labor market
■ Mortgage rates remain above the 5% mark making home purchases more expensive
■ Homes are taking longer to sell in some markets in August
■ Home shoppers continue to search for their new home in a different city or across state lines