LISTINGS ARE RUNNING OUT!

[Karen Margrave]

In a healthy market we hae 1500-2000 listings at any given time. Right now, we have 297, and many are major fixers and over priced. What is your local market like? Where? Even before the rate increases our market was tight, but now, it's insane. 

[Colin Kelly-Rand]

@Karen Margrave

I have similar thoughts about Fed's approach - not sure if its fair to place the burden on them - this is more than a fed issue. 

How do we improve efficiency (more with less)? How do we incentivize that? I think the zoning regulation (upzoning) would help with reducing housing costs (increase supply to offset demand). 

As far as building more efficiently - I think there is some modular home methods on the rise - just most general contractors / architects / home owners are not familiar with the method. How do we make the general contractor comfortable (or certified) with that type of construction? Make some modular construction part of CE? 

Government should incentive for more people to head to the trades...electrician, plumbers, HVAC are doing just fine in the Boston area, as well as finish carpenters.