A Glut of Inventory is on the Way—How Should Investors Prepare?

Editor’s Note: Thanks for reading! As a special offer for our readers, save $100 on your ticket to BPCON2026—BiggerPockets’ annual real estate investing conference—using code MYRE100 at checkout. The housing inventory blues could soon be a thing of the past, according to a new report from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) entitled “Implications of a Persistent Slowing Housing Demand,” signaling a new era of lower prices and better deals for investors. MBA chief economist and senior vice president Mike Fratantoni argues that supply could outpace demand due to changes in population dynamics, construction trends, and affordability challenges. He said in a press release: “Over the past several years, growth in housing demand has slowed as new housing supply has entered the market in many regions. While affordability challenges remain significant, MBA’s research highlights the importance of looking beyond today’s market conditions to understand the long-term forces shaping housing demand. These findings can help industry participants and policymakers better prepare for future changes in housing and mortgage market dynamics.” Demographic Shifts Will Lead to a Surplus of Houses The p...