02/04/2026
Affordability is finally improving. With easing rates, slower price growth, and rising wages, buyers are gaining real traction again. The market isn’t perfect, but it’s moving in the right direction—and that shift matters.
For several years, aspiring homeowners have faced one of the most challenging markets in recent memory. Rapidly rising prices, elevated mortgage rates, and limited inventory created a perfect storm that pushed many would‑be buyers to the sidelines. But after a long stretch of discouraging conditio...