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A record shortage of homes for sale and strong demand from buyers is sparking bidding wars and sending home prices to new records.



Paul Sakuma/AP


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It's Harder Than Ever To Buy A House, And Bidding Wars Keep Breaking Out

A record low supply of homes for sale and strong demand from buyers are sending home prices to record levels and frustrating homebuyers who keep getting outbid.