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Many homeowners locked in to low rates from years ago have opted to stay put to maintain their rates, which has weighed on available inventory.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 9, 2026

Homeowners stay put, enjoying ever-rising property values, while renters are forced to leave the city and start over elsewhere with no equity built up.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

"He certainly didn't go any way to convincing me to stay, put it that way."

From BBC • May 12, 2026

"It doesn't mean that I'm going to stay put for the rest of the year. I just want to wait and see where this goes," he said.

From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026

He told me to stay put while he handled everything.

From "Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood" by Trevor Noah




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