Austin Sellers: A July Sales Increase Is Not a Pricing Instruction
Austin-area July sales improved, but a metro headline cannot price a specific home. Use it to frame a local comparison, then test the homes buyers can choose instead.
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Austin-area July sales improved, but a metro headline cannot price a specific home. Use it to frame a local comparison, then test the homes buyers can choose instead.
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