ECON 2105 The Wall Street Journal
Housing Market HOUSING PRICE Quantity In a normal housing market… Supply Curve Equilibrium Price Rate Demand Curve Equilibrium Quantity Quantity
Housing Market HOUSING PRICE QUANTITY Currently… Supply Curve New equilibrium price rate Demand Curve New Demand Curve for Housing New equilibrium quantity QUANTITY
Causes for Downturn As the economy still weathers record unemployment, buyers home purchasing power remains low, decreasing demand. This has a direct effect on home values which are falling at an accelerating rate. Thus, inventory levels of unsold homes are on the rise. Overall, buyers and sellers are at a standoff. Sellers reject low-ball offers and buyers demand a discount for belief that prices will drop even lower.