While the majority of the US economy struggled to find its footing in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, the US housing market was booming. Prices were on the rise, homebuilder sentiment was strong, and mortgage rates were hitting new lows. A number of forces underpinned this strength, including flight from dense city centers, limited home inventories, and a surge in remote work. Looking forward, how sustainable is this housing boom and how might it impact the economic recovery over the coming year.
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