Affordability Buzz Grips Housing Crisis Talk
February 16, 2026·8 days ago·via The Washington Post
Americans face a brutal housing affordability crisis as prices stall at 0% growth in 2026 while sales dip sharply, with J.P. Morgan forecasting muted demand from high mortgage rates around 6% and a median home price of $400,000 demanding unaffordable down payments. Builders slash new home prices by nearly 20% and existing homes by 18% to lure buyers, but supply shortages persist despite overbuilding in Sun Belt areas, trapping families in renter hell.
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