The housing market's affordability crisis gave Trump a big boost at the polls
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An NBC News analysis reveals that the hardest housing markets saw a median shift of 4.5 percentage points toward Trump, indicating housing issues impacted voter behavior.
"Housing prices are a big part of the inflation story, especially the most persistent and severe parts of the inflation story," said Bernard Fraga, highlighting the connection between housing concerns and the economy.
In New Jersey, Trump's share of the vote grew significantly in tough housing markets, such as Ocean County and Union County, showcasing how economic distress influenced electoral choices.
Kamala Harris proposed an aggressive housing plan praised for its potential to assist first-time buyers and stimulate supply, contrasting with Trump's deregulation approach aimed at lowering costs.
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