BiggerPockets Real Estate Podcast

Housing Market Shift: Inventory Catapults Back, Buying Opportunities Grow

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Mar 28, 2025
Guest
Lance Lambert
Lance Lambert, co-founder and editor-in-chief of ResiClub, shares invaluable insights on the shifting U.S. housing market. He discusses the resurgence of housing inventory and its implications for buyers as home prices decline in some areas. The conversation dives into why homebuilding costs are rising and the potential for new inventory shortages. Lance emphasizes how current market dynamics create prime investment opportunities for real estate enthusiasts ready to navigate changing conditions.
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Inventory as Equilibrium

  • Active inventory is the equilibrium of supply and demand.
  • Rising inventory means sellers struggle, while declining inventory favors sellers.
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State Inventory Trends

  • Four states now exceed pre-pandemic inventory levels: Texas, Florida, Colorado, and Tennessee.
  • Northeast states like Connecticut still have very tight inventory, favoring sellers.
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Market Normalization

  • The 2021 21% home price surge wasn't sustainable long-term.
  • The current market is normalizing from an unsustainable demand spike during the pandemic.
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