Florida Housing Market: Median Prices, Inventory Up in 2Q

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Florida Housing Market: Median Prices, Inventory Up in 2Q: The state's population grows by about 906 new residents daily, which helps the economy and housing market, says Florida Realtors President Eric Sain.

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