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title: Leading indicators of a housing slowdown
description: We know the market will shift. But how fast? And by how much?
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# [Leading indicators of a housing slowdown](https://blog.altosresearch.com/leading-indicators-of-a-housing-slowdown)

 Written by [Mike Simonsen](https://blog.altosresearch.com/author/mike-simonsen) | May 12, 2022 1:36:00 AM Z

Predicting change in the real estate market is a challenge. Interest rates have spiked, which should be dampening demand. But also low inventory is building demand and cash for buying homes. 

We know the market will slow, but how fast? And by how much?

 

[Read this article to learn about 4 leading indicators of a housing market slowdown.](https://www.housingwire.com/articles/mike-simonsen-on-leading-indicators-of-a-housing-slowdown/)

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