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4 Million Homes Short

The U.S. housing market is facing a structural deficit of 4.03 million homes in 2025 — the result of more than a decade of underbuilding that began after the 2008 financial crisis and never fully recovered. While annual household formation and new construction are nearly balanced, the compounding shortfall explains why prices remain elevated and inventory feels tight across every region of the country. This is not a crash or bubble story, but a supply problem driven by zoning friction, labor shortages, regulatory barriers, and demographic demand from Millennials and Gen Z still entering the market. The takeaway for real estate and mortgage professionals is that the floor under housing is structurally strong, but affordability will remain a pressure point until meaningful, policy-driven supply solutions are implemented.

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