A New Paradigm in Acquisition and Disposition Strategies by Nate Trunfio The U.S. housing market is currently experiencing an unprecedented and severe housing shortage. In 2020, the national housing inventory declined by nearly 40%—leaving 449,000 fewer homes for sale compared to December 2019, according to Realtor.com. In May 2020, the national inventory had a 4.8-month supply of homes, according to the National Association of Realtors, but that number steadily dropped