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US Housing Market Shifts to Buyer Advantage
The American real estate market is transitioning from seller dominance to buyer-favorable conditions in multiple regions, while international buyer participation has declined significantly. Foreign investment in U.S. homes fell 19.1% in dollar volume over the past year, with international purchases hitting near-record lows.
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United States housing marketInternational buyersSouthern United StatesNational Association of RealtorsNew York real estate market
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