Millions of Americans are Trapped in Homes They Can't Sell

Millions of Americans cannot sell their homes in 2026 and the housing market is more frozen than it has been in years. Homes are sitting on the market for 63 days on average, the longest stretch in six years, and 32 percent of sellers are pulling their listings entirely rather than accept a lower offer. The mortgage lock-in effect has trapped homeowners in pandemic-era rates below 4 percent while new loans sit near 7 percent, making the cost of moving financially devastating. In this video we break down why the housing market is stuck, why buyers are not showing up, and what experts say is coming next. If you are thinking about selling your home or wondering why your neighbor's house has been listed for months, this is the video that explains it all. 1. If 32 percent of sellers are pulling their homes off the market, are we heading for a housing crisis nobody is talking about? 2. Why would anyone give up a 3 percent mortgage to buy at 7 percent and is that math ever going to make sense again? 3. What happens to the economy when millions of Americans are financially trapped in homes they cannot afford to leave? subscribe at: https://edwardseconomics.com Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 1:15 Buyers dropped the contract 2:55 Failing to sell the house 4:37 Selling a house is like a toxic relationship 5:25 Can't sell a house as buyers cannot afford 7:37 Your house is overpriced 9:55 House won't sell. Horrible market 18:05 Worst market in America 18:56 Real Estate Market REALITY 19:25 People can't sell their homes right now 21:05 HOA problem Sources: @pri_recommends - https://www.tiktok.com/@pri_recommend... @lifewithpennypig - https://www.tiktok.com/@lifewithpenny... @alisonwithone_l - https://www.tiktok.com/@alisonwithone... @her_career_comeback - https://www.tiktok.com/@her_career_co... @realtortrina - https://www.tiktok.com/@realtortrina/... @reallyrichards - https://www.tiktok.com/@reallyrichard... @grandaveliving - https://www.tiktok.com/@grandavelivin... @caryscachero - https://www.tiktok.com/@caryscachero/... @tanya11887 - https://www.tiktok.com/@tanya11887/vi... @nattsells_atlantarealtor - https://www.tiktok.com/@nattsells_atl... #housingmarket #housingmarket2026 #realestate #sellingyourhome additional tags: cant sell my house, homes not selling 2026, housing market frozen, mortgage lock in effect, selling a home 2026, real estate market 2026, housing crash, housing market crash 2026, home prices, home prices 2026, mortgage rates 2026, interest rates housing, real estate news, stuck homeowners, housing inventory, delistings 2026, why homes arent selling, housing bubble, personal finance, economy 2026, financial news, real estate investing 2026