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The first three months of 2024 have come and gone, marked by increasing numbers across North American markets—and a surge in optimism to match. 
Let’s have a look at the numbers: 

Numbers on the rise

When comparing the beginning of 2024 with 2023, we’re seeing more increases than decreases—in fact, across nearly all categories, there’s been growth. 

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When it comes to real estate, what often makes the news are the highs—even if they aren’t always positive. We hear a lot about the highest mortgage interest rates in a generation, the average length of time a house spends on the market going up, and more.  

But from inside the industry, we can see another factor on the rise: expectations are higher than ever, whether they be for professionals themselves, for the performance of listings and properties on the market, or otherwise.