The Number of Homes for Sale This Year Has Hit a 38-Year Low

If you're having trouble finding properties in your area, it's not because you're being overly picky -- it's probably because there are simply very few homes for sale right now. According to a recent report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), the inventory of single family homes on the market hit its lowest level since it began recording data in 1982. Why are there so few homes for sale?