The housing market is cooling off — and uncertainty isn't helping

The housing market has been losing momentum, with inventories rising to 2011 highs. 
A mismatch between residential-real-estate activity and the rest of the economy may be worsening the slowdown. 
Wage growth could help bridge the disconnect.From rising prices to the new tax law, economists say there are a number of conditions contributing to a slowdown in the US housing market. But there may also be a less tangible factor at play: uncertainty. 
The economy is humming, with unempl