10/28/2024
Even though there are more homes available for sale than there were at this time last year, there are still more buyers than there are houses to choose from. So, know that if you’ve got moving on your mind, your house can really stand out.
What’s Causing the Shortage?
1. Underproduction of Homes
2. Rising Costs
3. Regional Imbalances
How Big Is the Problem?
According to estimates from Real Estate News, the U.S. is facing a housing shortfall of roughly 3.3 million homes, based on an average of several expert insights.
This shows there’s a significant number of homes that need to be built just to meet current demand from buyers. But what about future demand?
According to John Burns Research and Consulting (JBREC), over the next 10 years, the U.S. will need about 18 million new homes to meet projected demand, including homes for new households, second homes, and replacements for aging or unusable homes.
So, even...
Even though there are more homes available for sale than there were at this time last year, there are still more buyers than there are houses to choose from.