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Young Buyers Struggle with Surging Home Prices

2/24/2026

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  • Ashlan and Kai McDaniel of Houston now seek an older home under $300,000 after planning to buy but feeling rushed.
  • They face limited inventory and high prices as home values have surged 50% since the pandemic.
  • A typical home now requires about $93,000 in annual income.
  • A recent poll shows more than half of voters under 30 worry about housing affordability.