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Share Podcast: When could housing supply return? February 28, 2024 What’s the current state of the housing market? When could the limited supply of existing homes improve? How has this limited supply impacted the new home market? Senior Economist Ben Ayers and Economist Daniel Vielhaber share their outlook for the housing market. Discussion points include: • What is driving the limited supply of existing homes for sale? • How has this impacted the demand for new homes? • When could the supply of existing homes increase again? Listen now: Looking for more podcasts from Nationwide Economics? Find us however you listen below. Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Soundcloud | iHeart | Spotify | Amazon | Google Podcasts Citations/Disclaimers The information in this report is provided by Nationwide Economics and is general in nature and not intended as investment or economic advice, or a recommendation to buy or sell any security or adopt any investment strategy. Additionally, it does not take into account any specific investment objectives, tax and financial condition or particular needs of any specific person. The economic and market forecasts reflect our opinion as of the date of this report and are subject to change without notice. These forecasts show a broad range of possible outcomes. Because they are subject to high levels of uncertainty, they will not reflect actual performance. We obtained certain information from sources deemed reliable, but we do not guarantee its accuracy, completeness or fairness. Nationwide, the Nationwide N and Eagle, and Nationwide is on your side are service marks of Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company. © 2024 Nationwide Share
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