Slow to Respond to Change

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FLORIDA REAL ESTATE SALES ASSOCIATE COURSE

The Real Estate Markets And Analysis

Section 6 of 11

One of the most defining economic characteristics of the real estate market is that it is slow to respond to changes in supply and demand. Unlike the stock market, which reacts instantly to news, the housing market lags. If there is a sudden spike in demand for homes, developers cannot instantly create new supply; it takes years to acquire land, get permits, and build. Similarly, if demand drops, sellers cannot "clear the shelves" quickly because real estate is illiquid—it takes time to sell. This sluggishness means the market is prone to cycles of oversupply and shortage.