Market prices are based on whatever number the investor decides to make up. Whether it be another investor or a website telling them to do so. There is no bas

Market prices are based on whatever number the investor decides to make up. Whether it be another investor or a website telling them to do so. There is no basis in reality. The "housing shortage" is really an "affordable housing shortage". Don't get the 2 confused. One is based on reality...one is based on speculation.