
One of the biggest challenges in the housing market right now is how few homes there are for sale compared to the number of people who want to buy them.
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One of the biggest challenges in the housing market right now is how few homes there are for sale compared to the number of people who want to buy them.

Everyone’s interpretation of the American Dream is unique and personal.

You might be worried we’re heading for a housing crash, but there are many reasons why this housing market isn’t like the one we saw in 2008.

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) will release its latest Existing Home Sales (EHS) report later this week.

You may see media coverage talking about a drop in homeowner equity.
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Comparing housing market metrics from one year to another can be challenging in a normal housing market – and the last few years have been anything but normal. In a way, they were 'unicorn' years.

Media coverage about what’s happening with home prices can be confusing.