There are a number of factors--fewer foreclosures, investors holding on to houses for rental income, and owners unable to sell because they are still under water with their mortgages—behind the tight supply of houses for sale.
This New York Times story delves into other causes of the sparse inventory for homes and presents what homebuyers should expect as they shop in the current market.
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