During a Down Market in Boston, Homeowners Tried to Sell

question 65

Multiple Choice

During a down market in Boston, homeowners tried to sell at prices based on what they originally paid. As a result, the Boston real estate market:

• A) had a housing shortage.
• B) had an excess supply of housing.
• C) was characterized by prices below equilibrium.
• D) set a record for the number of housing sales in a month.

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