Despite a 6% m/m fall in existing home sales in December, 2021 marked an impressive year for existing home sales, with sales 11% higher compared to 2020. But looking ahead, a backdrop of rising mortgage rates and a record-low inventory means that sales will drop back and average around 5.88m annualised this year, less than most other forecasters expect.
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