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Sign InThe U.S. housing supply deficit has widened to 4.03 million homes in 2025, up from 3.8 million in 2024, according to the latest data from Realtor.com. This growing gap stems from new construction failing to keep pace with household formation, with 1.41 million new households formed against only 1.36 million housing starts. Affordability constraints remain a significant barrier, effectively pricing out approximately 1.82 million young households from the real estate market. While the persistent supply-demand imbalance continues to support property prices, it creates a challenging environment for broader economic affordability. Major homebuilders and related ETFs, including ITB and XHB, are expected to benefit from the sustained demand for new inventory. However, analysts warn that high housing costs could eventually weigh on consumer discretionary spending across the wider economy.