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A Newsday analysis shows three communities that saw big price increases, and three that saw big decreases. Check our database to see what happened in your community. 

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While some communities saw median home prices rise or fall by more than 10% in the first half of 2023, most areas saw relatively little change in prices after the pandemic sent values soaring. NewsdayTV's Jonathan LaMantia reports. 

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