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The Daily Money: These are the hottest zip codes for US homebuyers

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It's Wednesday. Hump Day. Halfway to the weekend. It's Brett Molina back again with your Daily Money headlines.

You have likely noticed your grocery store trips have become more expensive. The spike in grocery costs caused by inflation is bad enough more people are using "buy now, pay later" apps to cover trips.

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Financial experts warn the practice could push people into deeper debt by paying for essentials using services like BNPL. 

These zip codes are πŸ”₯πŸ”₯πŸ”₯ for home buyers

New England weather may slowly start to cool, but interest in homebuying is red hot. Six of the top 10 hottest zip codes for homebuyers are based in New England, according to Realtor.com. The real estate website's report found zero zip codes on the West Coast because "affordability concerns have pushed buyer interest elsewhere."

The report is based on analyzing 29,000 zip codes across the U.S. where homes are selling the fastest and getting the most views on Realtor.com.

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