
Unexpected Inventory Surge Meets Buyer Hesitation
Housing inventory has finally begun to rebound nationwide—but buyer activity isn't following suit. Although listings are on the rise, persistent affordability challenges—high mortgage rates, rising costs, and income constraints—are dampening purchase intent and creating a puzzling market imbalance.
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Source:
NAR Staff. (2025, June 2025). The housing inventory is here. Where are the buyers? National Association of REALTORS®. Retrieved from https://www.nar.realtor/magazine/real-estate-news/the-housing-inventory-is-here-where-are-the-buyers
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