# Consumer Confidence Sinks as Housing Inventory Grows

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Published: 2026-04-13T17:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Welcome back to Real Estate Jerky Daily with Ed Parcaut and Mike Kelly. In this episode, Ed and Mike break down the latest housing and economic numbers, including a miss in existing home sales, another increase in inventory, and a record-low consumer confidence reading. Topics covered in this episode: Existing home sales came in below expectations National inventory moved higher again Median home price hit a record for March First-time buyer, investor, and cash-buyer activity Why the market still feels uncertain even with more listings Bond market movement and mortgage rate pressure University of Michigan consumer confidence drops to a record low Economic reports still ahead this week, including PPI, ADP, jobless claims, and pending home sales Real Estate Jerky Daily is publicly described as a weekday show where Ed Parcaut and Mike Kelly bring expert advice, insider knowledge, and market analysis on real estate and mortgages. #RealEstateJerkyDaily, #RealEstateJerky, #EdParcaut, #MikeKelly, #RealEstateMarket, #HousingMarket, #MortgageRates, #ExistingHomeSales, #HousingInventory, #ConsumerConfidence, #MarketUpdate, #MortgageNews, #CaliforniaRealEstate, #HomeSales, #EconomicNews Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/real-estate-jerky-daily--6413899/support .

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