Home prices up, down, depending on source

In the past year, South Florida home prices have:

A) Fallen 12.4 percent.
B) Stayed flat.
C) Risen 3 percent in Miami-Dade, declined 5 percent in Broward.

Answer: All of the above, depending on which survey you believe.

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