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64 | TH E M R EP O RT FINAL THOUGHTS Limited Inventory In this month's Final Thoughts, industry experts discuss housing demand, the lack of supply, and challenges faced throughout 2021 and into 2022. Here's what people are talking about this month. "a whirlwind year" Danielle Hale, Chief Economist for Realtor.com, on 2022 housing competition. "record-breaking" Molly Boesel, Principal Economist at CoreLogic, regarding scarce inventory and the rise in single-family rent growth. "staying put" Daryl Fairweather, Redfin Chief Economist, on how short-term fluctuations in the housing market and new listings shortages are contributing to homeowners hesitating to buy. "a healthy market" Rick Sharga, EVP at RealtyTrac, on low housing supply and rising home prices are affecting consumers and investors nationwide. "affordability squeeze" Nicole Bachaud, Zillow Economist, on how millennial demand has increased the competition for purchasing homes during the current supply shortage.