A housing bust occurs when home prices drop sharply following a speculative boom, often due to oversupply or tightened credit. This downturn impacts homeowners and builders negatively, but benefits cash-rich investors, first-time buyers, and rental property firms seeking discounted assets. It signals market correction, reducing affordability barriers for some while triggering economic slowdowns.
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