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Assumptions Homebuyers Make About Market Timing That Often Backfire
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Assumptions Homebuyers Make About Market Timing That Often Backfire

Waiting for prices to drop or rates to fall is a common plan. Here's why that reasoning frequently leads buyers astray.

By Real Estate Editorial Team · Sep 12, 2024 · 5 min read

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