300k is most people’s range.

It’s the equivalent of what 200k was years back. It’s a very competitive price range so inventory doesn’t last long. Pretty much everyone buying their first house or downsizing is in that price range.

Look into condos if you’re not willing to compromise on stuff or buy a house that needs work.

I’ve heard this same sentiment.

I believe they pretty much just buy anything from dealer auctions and list them themselves at a markup to the public. Sometimes you get lucky and it’s a fine car, othertimes it’s a piece of junk and they didn’t even know.