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Bob Wiltse, REALTOR® February 12, 2026 Why do some homes sell fast while others linger for months? An almost new luxury home just learned this lesson the hard way. Built in 2020, this 4-bedroom Colonial spent 180 days on the market. It didn’t sell. There were no offers, no negotiations. I don't know for sure what happened here. I didn’t walk through the house. I didn’t talk to the agent or the seller. The opinions here are based on conjecture. It’s very possible that hidden i