Macro Finance
'Shadow Homebuyers' Wait on Affordability Improvement
Bloomberg Markets·August 31, 2026·1 min read
Bright MLS Chief Economist Lisa Sturtevant says 'shadow homebuyers' are waiting for affordability to improve, holding off on purchases until mortgage rates drop. The real estate market remains constrained by high rates and affordability pains, delaying potential buyers from entering the market.
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