Waiting to buy a home? The market just sent its biggest signal yet

The summer housing market looks pretty normal right now, and that’s a good thing. The latest report from Realtor.com shows that the July housing market behaved mostly as expected, with signs of a seasonal home sales slowdown as buyers and sellers navigate the summer months. It’s too early to tell if this summer will dodge a repeat of some of the more troubling trends from a year ago that could mean another frustrating phase around the corner for people looking to buy a home. “July’s...