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3 reasons why home prices keep going up, even though fewer people are buying

3 reasons why home prices keep going up, even though fewer people are buying
MarketWatch Wednesday 28 October 2026, 15:33 UTC By Aarthi Swaminathan 1 min read
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Weaker demand typically drives prices down, but national readings of home prices indicate that they’re still growing. What explains the disconnect?

Weaker demand typically drives prices down, but national readings of home prices indicate that they’re still growing. What explains the disconnect? [Image text:] ONE Sotheby's INTERNATIONAL REALTY Michael Martinez 305.979.9367
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