The Great American Housing Squeeze: Construction Costs Out of Reach for Most

The housing affordability crisis in America has reached a dire point where nearly two-thirds of American families are unable to afford the construction costs of an average home. To determine what Americans can actually afford, Creditnews Research delved into the costs in the various stages of residential property construction and how they compare to Americans’ purchasing power. The research highlights that less than half of American households can bear the expenses of constructing a standard single-family house. Furthermore, a staggering one in four households is financially incapable of securing a mortgage that extends beyond covering the basic structure of a home.