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Older Owners Sell For Less; Off-Market Sales Take Some Blame

Sellers age 70 and older net significantly lower home-sale returns — losing about $20,000 on a $400,000 property — due to poorer upkeep and a higher likelihood of off-MLS and investor-driven transactions, Boston College researchers find

Feb 11, 2026
Study: Older Mortgage Applicants More Likely To Be Rejected

Researchers say the study does ‘not necessarily’ indicate fair lending violations.

Feb 17, 2023