The Housing Inventory Myth: Why 36 States Still Have LESS Homes Than 2019

Think the housing shortage is over? Not so fast. Headlines are shouting about rising inventory, but the real story is much more complicated. In this episode of Market Shares, I break down surprising data from HousingWire and explain why so many markets are still facing shortages.From the pandemic-era Great Migration to today’s “Great Stay”, we look at why some states are overflowing with inventory while others are still running out of homes. Affordability, slow hiring, and migration patterns are all keeping the market stuck - and understanding the local details can give mortgage pros, realtors, and investors a major edge.Topics We CoverWhy national headlines on housing inventory can be misleadingYear-over-year vs. pre-COVID (2019) housing levelsStates with the biggest shortages and where inventory is growingPandemic migration trends and “The Great Stay” phenomenonHow affordability and employment are affecting housing movementWhy real estate is hyper-local and why that mattersActionable insights for loan officers, realtors, and investors🎙 Cut through the headlines and see the real picture of the U.S. housing market!🔔 Don’t miss out! Subscribe and stay ahead of the game with Market Shares.📌 New episodes drop every Friday at 10 AM PT!