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September 11, 2025

Shortage of homebuyers forces many sellers to lower prices or walk away

By ALEX VEIGA
AP Business Writer

LOS ANGELES — Skyrocketing housing values and a shortage of homes on the market gave homeowners the upper hand for years when it came time to sell. That's no longer a given.

Across the country, it's getting tougher for sellers to drive a hard bargain. A dearth of home shoppers who can afford to buy and uncertainty about the outlook for the economy, jobs and mortgage rates is putting pressure on sellers to give ground at the negotiating table.


 
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