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2 articles tagged “lock in effect”.

Home Prices
Why Home Prices Haven't Dropped: Stubborn Sellers Hold the Line
Demand is soft, yet prices have held up. A new video argues reluctant sellers are the last support under the market, and rising ownership costs could change that. Here is what the numbers say.
October 30, 20268 min read
Housing Policy
No Tax on Home Sale Profits: What a $1 Million Exclusion Would Change
A talked-about idea would let owners keep the first $1 million of real estate profit tax-free. Here is how it compares with today's $250,000/$500,000 exclusion, what it could do to listings and prices, and why passage looks unlikely.
October 5, 20269 min read

Why Home Prices Haven't Dropped: Stubborn Sellers Hold the Line