{"id":6412,"date":"2026-08-19T13:31:14","date_gmt":"2026-08-19T13:31:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hamptonschatter.net\/chatter\/?p=6412"},"modified":"2026-08-19T13:38:23","modified_gmt":"2026-08-19T13:38:23","slug":"has-inventory-growth-reached-the-bottom","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hamptonschatter.net\/chatter\/has-inventory-growth-reached-the-bottom\/","title":{"rendered":"Has Inventory Growth Reached the Bottom?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the biggest stories in the housing market these past few years has been how much the supply of homes for sale has grown. It\u2019s the #1 bright spot for buyers in this market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hamptonschatter.net\/chatter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/20260819-Has-Inventory-Growth-Reached-the-Bottom-Feed-original.png?resize=1080%2C675&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6413\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But you may have heard that growth has been slowing down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s true it went from +31% a year ago to just +2% now. But that\u2019s no reason to worry about your move.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because nationally, inventory has been up year-over-year for 33 straight months. And the latest data shows the slowdown may have already hit its floor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Plus, since rates aren&#8217;t expected to come down much anytime soon, inventory growth may be about to pick back up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The bottom line? Inventory is still better than it was last year \u2013 and that gives you options. And even more choices may be coming soon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wondering what this means for your plans? Send me a DM and let&#8217;s talk through what\u2019s available right here, right now.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>One of the biggest stories in the housing market these past few years has been how much the supply of homes for sale has grown. It\u2019s the #1 bright spot for buyers in this market. But you may have heard that growth has been slowing down. 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