New Housing Numbers Highlight an Affordability Challenge Republicans Should Not Ignore

<![CDATA[As we get closer to the midterm elections, there are a few issues, like gas and food prices, looming that Republicans have to be prepared to address. Another one of those issues is homeownership, which has long been a cornerstone of the American Dream. For many Americans, getting that first set of house keys has become an increasingly expensive proposition. New housing numbers released Tuesday underscore just how challenging the market has become, with rising mortgage rates and slowing construction adding to the obstacles facing prospective buyers.]]>