Real estate
October 28, 2021
After strategic investments throughout the pandemic, luxury homebuyers are prepared to out-bid other buyers for desired properties. Image credit: Luxury Portfolio International
By Nora Howe
Due to record returns on investments and increasing cash reserves, current luxury homeowners are looking to upgrade in a market with few first-time luxury home buyers.
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