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West Palm Beach is nation’s top market for vacation-home loans, Redfin says
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· July 28, 2026
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Key takeaway This ranking is based on the city's vacation-home mortgage share in 2025.
According to Redfin, West Palm Beach has taken the top spot in the nation for vacation-home loans. This ranking is based on the city's vacation-home mortgage share in 2025. Second-home buying has seen an increase for the first time in four years, with West Palm Beach leading the way. Further information on this development can be found through CBS12, the source of this report.
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Published: July 28, 2026 ·
Source: CBS12 ·
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What is this story about? According to Redfin, West Palm Beach has taken the top spot in the nation for vacation-home loans. This ranking is based on the city's vacation-home mortgage share in 2025. Second-home buying has…
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