Interest rate cuts may initiate a turn in the housing market crisis, but sustained efforts are essential to address the longstanding affordability crisis affecting American families.
With mortgage rates soaring to near 8 percent, many renters face substantial barriers to homeownership, devoting over a third of income to housing costs alone.
This affordability crisis traces back to past housing market failures and worsened during the pandemic, indicating the need for immediate governmental support for affordable housing.
First-time buyers struggle under the weight of surging home prices and increased rents, marking a significant shift from a decade prior when they devoted only about one-tenth of their income.
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