# Housing Affordability Remains Out of Reach

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Podcast: [Raleigh News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/raleigh-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7564076)
Published: 2026-06-20T15:01:07+00:00
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Fed rates are staying high, making home buying tougher — with mortgage costs eating up nearly 30% of income. To get back to historical affordability, rates would need to plunge below 5%, but experts say that’s not happening this year. Even a big drop in home prices or a major income boost wouldn’t fix it fast enough — the dream of an affordable home remains out of reach for now. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/c2247a6961eef932

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