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Why the U.S. housing shortage might be nearing its end

Jul 03, 2026, 4:38 AM ETiShares Residential and Multisector Real Estate ETF (REZ), HOMZ, ITB, XHB, NAIL, VNQ, IYR, XLRE, REM, FRELKBH, TOL, PHM, HOV, NVR, DHI, LEN, BZH, ESS, AVB, CPT, SUI, EQR, MAA, UDR, AIV, BX, CSR, TMHC, AMH, NXRT, CLPR, INVHBy : Jessica Kuruthukulangara, SA News Editor

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After years of housing demand outpacing supply, demographic trends may flip the narrative in the coming years, especially if construction remains elevated.

"Household formation is expected to slow over the next decade due to population aging, low fertility rates, smaller

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Slower household formation due to aging population, low fertility, and reduced immigration is expected to decrease housing demand over the coming decade.

Continued high construction, combined with slowing demand, could result in housing oversupply and falling home prices nationally.

Falling prices could reduce mortgage origination, erode homeowner equity, increase likelihood of negative equity, and negatively affect homebuilder and residential REIT stocks.

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