Housing Is Cracking as Rates Surge and Costs Climb

The Financial Exchange Show · May 4, 2026 · 38m · transcript

Housing pressure is building as higher rates and rising costs start to take a toll.

Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong break down early signs of stress in the housing market as mortgage rates rise and affordability remains stretched.

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