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Mass. sellers find sweetener needed

Survey says more homeowners are cutting prices

Last year, about 63 percent of home sellers in Massachusetts reduced the asking price on their properties, according to a report issued by the Massachusetts Association of Realtors. Last year, about 63 percent of home sellers in Massachusetts reduced the asking price on their properties, according to a report issued by the Massachusetts Association of Realtors. (David Zalubowski/Associated Press)
By Jenifer B. McKim
Globe Staff / February 10, 2009

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Massachusetts home sellers are working harder to close real estate deals by offering more incentives to attract buyers and dropping prices in greater numbers, according to a report released yesterday by the Massachusetts Association of Realtors. (Full article: 471 words)

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