The housing market has been extremely competitive in 2021, and 2022 is likely to keep up a similar pace. : Josh Cooley is the owner/operator of a successful real estate business in Eugene, Oregon and Head Coach at Reger Coaching and Consulting. 2021 is a strong seller’s market — and we expect that trend to continue in 2022. A combination of factors, including historically low mortgage rates and a shortage of available homes, has continued to drive up sales prices and buyer demand.