A stubborn slowdown in the housing market has left many homeowners reluctant to sell, creating a frozen market where movement has nearly stalled. With affordability remaining a major hurdle, conditions mirror those seen during the last housing bubble, leaving buyers and sellers alike stuck in limbo. Experts warn that the lack of inventory and high prices could prolong the stagnation, raising concerns about long-term stability in the real estate sector. The situation reflects broader economic challenges, as rising costs and tight lending standards keep potential transactions at bay.
Homeowners like me are staying put, the market is frozen and affordability is as ugly as it was in the housing bubble