housing stock

noun

: the total number of houses and apartments in an area

There was a decrease in available housing stock last year.

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After the Great Recession, during the 2010s, San Diego built 7.5% of its housing stock, while the US built 9.8%. —

Andrew Keatts, Axios, 17 Oct. 2024 That could further erode a nationwide housing stock that, according to one paper from the Federal Reserve, already needs nearly $150 billion in repairs. —

Jasmine Cui, NBC News, 14 Oct. 2024 The relatively affordable housing stock, plus a comparatively lower cost of living and strong job growth, have made Arizona's capital city a key destination for Californians looking to relocate. —

Anne Marie Lee, CBS News, 20 Dec. 2024 Indeed, Ireland is severely lacking in housing stock to house its swelling population. —

Byryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 24 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for housing stock

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