A housing bubble occurs when home prices inflate rapidly due to high demand, speculation, and easy credit, beyond sustainable levels. When it bursts, prices crash, often triggering foreclosures and economic downturns. Lenders and early investors may profit temporarily, but long-term, homeowners and the broader economy typically suffer severe losses.
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