The housing market is a constantly shifting thing. People are moving in, moving out, buying and selling, and looking for rentals in a never-ending scramble to simply put a roof over their heads or make a better life for themselves. Summers are especially chaotic.

This industry employs a huge number of people, from builders, contractors and tradesmen, real estate agents, appraisers, and property managers.

And this year everything’s been thrown into flux.

Part One: The Scarcity of Rentals

Part Two: A Boom Year for Builders

Part Three: Making Hay While the Sun Shines