Daily Market Updates: Engaged home shoppers rose 20% this spring as demand persists

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Engaged home shoppers rose 20% this spring as demand persists

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Zillow Research said engaged, high-intent home shoppers rose 20% this spring, suggesting ongoing pent-up demand in the housing market.

Despite the pickup in shopping activity, Zillow Research said high-intent buyers still outnumber active listings by 4.8 to 1.

The research added that many of those shoppers remain sidelined by affordability pressures.

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Zillow ResearchEngaged Home Shoppers Rose 20% This Spring, a Sign of Pent-Up Demand

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