Another problem for buyers: The aging home supply
In 2024, the age of a typical home hit a new high, according to Redfin. But buyers aren’t getting as much of a discount on older homes as they used to.
May 13, 2025
Meghan Roos
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Meghan is a Southern California-based writer and editor with a background in breaking news, sports and entertainment coverage. She led a team at Women's Running magazine, worked as a digital producer at a San Diego-based television news station and covered multiple content areas as a reporter at Newsweek. In her free time, Meghan enjoys running, attending concerts and playing with her incredibly sassy dachshund.
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