National Association of Home Builders: Housing Affordability Worsens on Higher Mortgage Rates
August 21, 2026
August 21, 2026
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- The National Association of Home Builders issued the following news release:
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Housing Affordability Worsens on Higher Mortgage Rates
After three consecutive quarters of modest improvement, housing affordability declined in the second quarter as higher mortgage rates, rising construction costs and economic uncertainty weighed on the market.
According to the latest data from the National Association of Home Builders (N . . .
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Housing Affordability Worsens on Higher Mortgage Rates
After three consecutive quarters of modest improvement, housing affordability declined in the second quarter as higher mortgage rates, rising construction costs and economic uncertainty weighed on the market.
According to the latest data from the National Association of Home Builders (N . . .