🌱 Patch AM: Why Zillow thinks Appleton home prices will outpace the national market

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• Why Zillow thinks Appleton home prices will outpace the national market

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• Sunday: Rain, then snow in the p.m., with a high of 36 and low of 21 degrees.
• Monday: Windy; morning snow, 1-2", temps: high: 24, low: 5. ⛄️ Brr!
• Tuesday: Some afternoon snow; cold, with a high of 18 and low of 14 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Zillow updates its home price forecast across 400-plus housing markets (fastcompany.com) — Appleton homeowners and buyers may want to note Zillow now expects local home prices to rise about 4.7% between November 2025 and November 2026, one of the stronger gains nationwide. The forecast still describes a relatively soft national market, with affordability expected to improve slightly as incomes grow faster than U.S. home prices overall.
   

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