Latest / Mortgage Research Network Podcast
Home Price Shock: When Salaries Fall Behind
Home affordability has cratered—from 39 major markets to just 11 where median earners can still buy. In this eye-opening episode, Tim Lucas and Craig Berry unpack the widening gap between home prices and paychecks. You’ll learn:Affordability Collapse: How three years ago 39 metros were within reach—and now only 11 remain affordable for median earnersSalary Multiples Surge: Why today’s median home costs 5.6× annual income versus under 3.9× before 2000—the worst since records beganDown‑Payment Dilemma: Even with a $73,000 nest egg, you’d still need an extra $17,670 in yearly earnings to afford…
The skinny
The skinny isn't ready yet — notes appear once the transcript is processed.