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The Housing Market Is Completely Stuck — Here’s Why with Daryl Fairweather | The 1600

Jun 29, 2026 · 47m

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Why does it still feel impossible to buy a home? With mortgage rates elevated and homeowners locked into cheap pandemic-era loans, the market has stalled. Economist Daryl Fairweather explains the forces behind the housing crunch — from supply shortages to stalled policy — and what it means for buyers in the years ahead. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.