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be sold for



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The property could probably be sold for $625,000 according to Assume Loans’ McDonough, as the local housing market is hot.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

At Intel’s $94.75 price, the May $110 call could be sold for about $2.60 and the May $84 put could be bought for about $2.55.

From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026

Padres are reportedly about to be sold for $3.9 billion.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026

For customers unable to afford that price, the company is looking to come out with the Cybercab, which Musk has said could be sold for $25,000.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 26, 2026

“It’s no use pretending. This business needs to be sold for Mattie’s dowry, and Eliza here has to find a new job.”

From "Fever 1793" by Laurie Halse Anderson




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