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Economic Pulse: Week of 7/5/24

The housing market has stalled.

The housing market went through explosive growth after a short slowdown at the beginning of the pandemic. The number of existing homes sold nationally was around 5.5 million annually; it exploded to 6.6 million by early 2021, more than a million units above its pre-pandemic level. Prices rose rapidly from $316,000 to $381,000, a 21% increase. Sales volume started to drop in 2022 due to higher prices; however, prices continued to rise.

Click here for the latest Lehigh Valley Economic Review.

Listen to Economic Pulse Fridays at 5:44 PM during All Things Considered; Mondays at 7:30 AM during Morning Edition.

(Original air-date: 7/5/24)

Dr. Kamran Afshar is the host of the weekly WDIY feature Economic Pulse, and he currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Lehigh Valley Community Broadcasters Association as a Vice President.
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