Home Flipping Is Getting Tougher: Report
Higher home prices and rising renovation costs are putting pressure on home flippers' bottom lines.
October 21, 2025 4 min read
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Higher home prices and rising renovation costs are putting pressure on home flippers' bottom lines.
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