Housing affordability is improving as wages outpace home-price growth

HousingWire·Published Jul 10, 2026·Pricing & Profitability
Summary

Housing affordability is improving as wages outpace home price growth. Despite record home prices, wage increases are creating a healthier housing market. Inventory levels are stabilizing, providing more options for buyers.

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Active housing inventory in early 2025 stood at 1.56 million units with 4.6 months of supply, a level not considered low.

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