Learning from past pandemics: Will COVID-19 derail the housing market?

A look at past pandemics and economic shocks provides hope for recovery. Like most of the news surrounding the COVID-19 global pandemic, reports about the U.S. housing market have been discouraging. Year-over-year listings of homes for sale have plummeted – in the worst-hit markets like New York City, listings are down 80% compared to April 2019.

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