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Supply and Demand in Housing šŸ”

October 19, 2022 By Chuncey Foreman

The Latest on Supply and Demand in Housing | Simplifying The Market

Over the past two years, the substantial imbalance of low housing supply and high buyer demand pushed home sales and buyer competition to new heights. But this year, things are shifting as supply and demand reach anĀ inflection point.

The graph below helps tell the story of just how different things are today.

The Latest on Supply and Demand in Housing | Simplifying The Market

This year, buyer demand has eased as higherĀ mortgage rates and mounting economic uncertainty moderated the market. This slowdown in demand is evident when you look at the red bar on the graph. It uses theĀ latest dataĀ fromĀ ShowingTimeĀ to illustrate how showings (an indicator of buyer demand) have softened by just over 12% compared to last year.

Now, turn to the green bar to look at how the housing supply has changed. It uses dataĀ fromĀ realtor.com to show active listings are up nearly 27% compared to last year. That’s because the moderation of demand allowed housing inventory to increase in 2022.

What Does This Inflection Point Mean for Buyers?

If you’re thinking of buying a home, you’ll have less competition and more options than you would have had last year. Enjoy having more homes to choose from in your home search, and lean on a trusted real estate professional to understand how the increase in supply has also increased your negotiation power. That professional can talk you through buyers’ opportunities and challenges in today’s shifting market. You may be surprised to find they’re different than they were a year ago.

What Does This Inflection Point Mean for Sellers?

If you want to sell your house, know that inventory is still low overall. If you work with an agent to price your homeĀ based on current market value, it will still sell despite the inventory gains and moderatingĀ buyer demand this year. That’s because there are still buyers who want to move, and your house may be exactly what they’re looking for.

Bottom Line

If you’re thinking of buying or selling a home, the best place to turn to for information on today’s supply and demand is a trusted real estate professional. Let’s connect so you know what’s happening in our local market and what that means for you.

Filed Under: Buyers, first time homebuyer, Housing Market Updates, move-up buyers

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