There is a shortage of 1.35 million new construction homes since the Great Recession in the 35 largest US housing markets, according to a new report from Zillow.

That is the equivalent of having zero new homes built for 2.7 years, the company said.

Builders are racing to catch up, but supply chain disruptions and labor shortages are slowing their efforts.

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