The housing market's current mix of ups and downs has experts and industry insiders forecasting a variety of possible outcomes over the next few months and beyond. The shadow inventory looms large among many factors influencing whether the recent stretch of stability continues or the market takes a downturn. Estimates of the number of homes that are ready to sell but haven't been put on the market vary. A recent report from Barclays Capital says the shadow inventory will peak this summer and begin falling as the market stabilizes. But with an estimated 4.5 million homes potentially hitting the market over the next few years, an orderly pace is required to prevent flooding the market and driving prices down again. More here (http://www.dsnews.com/articles/threat-of-shadow-inventory-diminishing-barclays-2010-05-14), here (http://www.housingwire.com/2010/05/12/shadow-inventory-to-peak-in-summer-of-2010-barclays/) and here (http://money.cnn.com/2010/05/17/real_estate/housing_market_direction/index.htm?section=money_realestate&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+rss/money_realestate+(Real+Estate)).
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