Housing Sector Outlook For 2022: Demand Outmatching Inventory

Published: Dec. 23, 2021, 10:52 p.m.

b'"I see a competitive seller\'s market in 2022 as the first-time buyer demand outmatches inventory," says George Ratiu. He believes that a decade-long shortage of homebuilding will leave inventories below historical levels next year. On the other hand, Rogers Healy anticipates home construction will not keep up with demand due to supply chain issues and increased construction costs.'