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Brokers have a winter selling point for hesitant buyers, economist says

Cotality's Selma Hepp says sellers are flexible and discounts are up, but not every buyer can act

Brokers have a winter selling point for hesitant buyers, economist says

Cotality's Selma Hepp says sellers are flexible and discounts are up, but not every buyer can act

Census Bureau data show slack in the rental market isn't picking up while ownership remains flat, giving brokers a pitch to would-be first-time buyers

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Florida property tax relief, California housing bonds and 7% mortgage rates put affordability on the ballot in key states

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