Inventory, Affordability & Rate Breakdown | Why the Housing Market Is Finally Turning Around

The housing market may finally be shifting in a GOOD direction. 👀In this episode of Market Shares, I break down why rising inventory, slowing home price growth, and improving affordability could signal a healthier housing market heading into 2026.While most headlines obsess over mortgage rates, this episode explains why inventory may actually be the biggest story in real estate right now. Buyers finally have more options, sellers are returning to the market, and wage growth is beginning to outpace appreciation - creating a much more balanced environment than the chaos of the COVID housing boom.Topics We Cover:Why rising inventory is changing the housing marketThe hidden reason affordability is improvingWhy buyers are finally coming backMortgage rates vs. inventory: what matters more?Why 2023’s 8% mortgage rates shocked the marketThe “lock-in effect” and returning sellers explainedWhy wage growth outpacing appreciation mattersHousing inventory trends from 2022–2026Why today’s market is healthier than the COVID frenzyWhat buyers and real estate agents should expect nextWhy this may become a stronger long-term market 🎙 Listen now to understand why rising housing inventory could reshape affordability, buyer demand, and the housing market outlook - and how to stay ahead of the shift heading into 2026. 🔔 Don’t miss out! Subscribe and stay ahead of the game with Market Shares.📌 New episodes drop every Friday at 10 AM PT!