However, there remains the problem of large amount of inventory remaining on the market.

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So, the rapid absorption rate and hence declining inventory of existing homes is telling us that there are relatively few vacancies, inspite of a potentially large shadow inventory.

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The industry is expected to recover slowly as a large inventory of homes will maintain downward pressure on pricing.

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